Arris vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arris

Boy #5,002 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"best, excellent"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,002
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
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

Arris Rank #5,002
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5002 for Arris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arris ___

  • Arris James
  • Arris Cole
  • Arris Lane
  • Arris Finn
  • Arris Blake
  • Arris Grant

James ___

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arris or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Arris at #5002 in the United States.

What do Arris and James mean?

Arris means "best, excellent" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arris and James boy or girl names?

Arris is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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