Aryeh vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aryeh

Boy #1,319 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"king of beasts, symbol of Judah"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,319
Total SSA Count
147
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

Aryeh Rank #1,319
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1319 for Aryeh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aryeh ___

  • Aryeh David
  • Aryeh Moshe
  • Aryeh Noam
  • Aryeh Levi
  • Aryeh Eitan
  • Aryeh Daniel

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 Aryeh

Eitan Noam Tamar Liora Ziv

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aryeh or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Aryeh at #1319 in the United States.

What do Aryeh and James mean?

Aryeh means "king of beasts, symbol of Judah" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aryeh and James boy or girl names?

Aryeh is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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