Armon vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Armon

Boy #1,458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"castle, fortress, palace"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Persian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,458
Total SSA Count
124
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arm, Monty

Playground Safety Score

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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

Armon Rank #1,458
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1458 for Armon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Armon ___

  • Armon James
  • Armon David
  • Armon Elias
  • Armon Noah
  • Armon Marcus
  • Armon Isaiah

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 Armon

Noa Leah Eli Talia Maya

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Armon or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Armon at #1458 in the United States.

What do Armon and James mean?

Armon means "castle, fortress, palace" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Armon and James boy or girl names?

Armon is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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