Arye 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

Arye Rank #6,496
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6496 for Arye.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arye ___

  • Arye David
  • Arye Nathan
  • Arye Moshe
  • Arye Yosef
  • Arye Elijah

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 Arye

Yael Devorah Shlomo Avital Noam

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arye or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Arye at #6496 in the United States.

What do Arye and James mean?

Arye means "lion" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arye and James boy or girl names?

Arye is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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