Armour vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Armour

Boy #28,338 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"armor maker, one who makes or wears armor"

Origin: Old French/Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28,338
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Arm, Mour

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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

Armour Rank #28,338
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #28338 for Armour.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Armour ___

  • Armour James
  • Armour Reed
  • Armour Blake
  • Armour Grant
  • Armour Lee

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 Armour

Fletcher Mason Hunter Archer

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Armour or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Armour at #28338 in the United States.

What do Armour and James mean?

Armour means "armor maker, one who makes or wears armor" (Old French/Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Armour and James boy or girl names?

Armour is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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