Ase vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ase

Boy #6,045 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spiritual force, divine grace"

Origin: Yoruba

Cultural Roots

Yoruba Nigerian African Diaspora Afro-Cuban Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,045
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ash

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

Ase Rank #6,045
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6045 for Ase.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ase ___

  • Ase Emeka
  • Ase Tobias
  • Ase Elijah
  • Ase James
  • Ase Kofi
  • Ase Kwame

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 Ase

Ife Adisa Zuri Amara Kofi

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ase or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ase at #6045 in the United States.

What do Ase and James mean?

Ase means "spiritual force, divine grace" (Yoruba origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ase and James boy or girl names?

Ase is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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