Arliss vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arliss Rank #4,864
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4864 for Arliss.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arliss ___

  • Arliss James
  • Arliss Wayne
  • Arliss Dean
  • Arliss Roy
  • Arliss Lee
  • Arliss Dale

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arliss

Harlan Merle Floyd Clovis Dolores

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arliss or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Arliss at #4864 in the United States.

What do Arliss and James mean?

Arliss means "army, nobleman" (Germanic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arliss and James boy or girl names?

Arliss is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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