Arlis vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlis

Boy #5,203 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Arles (city in France)"

Origin: French/Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,203
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ari

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Arlis Rank #5,203
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5203 for Arlis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arlis ___

  • Arlis James
  • Arlis Wade
  • Arlis Lee
  • Arlis Wayne
  • Arlis Ray
  • Arlis Dale

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlis or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Arlis at #5203 in the United States.

What do Arlis and James mean?

Arlis means "from Arles (city in France)" (French/Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arlis and James boy or girl names?

Arlis is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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