Arlow vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlow

Boy #3,310 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"barberry tree hill"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,310
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ar, Arlo

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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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arlow Rank #3,310
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3310 for Arlow.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arlow ___

  • Arlow James
  • Arlow Lee
  • Arlow Reid
  • Arlow Stone
  • Arlow Blake
  • Arlow Grey

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Arlow

Finn Milo Jude Stella Willow

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlow or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Arlow at #3310 in the United States.

What do Arlow and James mean?

Arlow means "barberry tree hill" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arlow and James boy or girl names?

Arlow is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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