Ashlee vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ashlee

Girl #4,131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ash tree meadow"

Origin: Old English aesc + leah

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,131
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ash

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Ashlee Rank #4,131
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4131 for Ashlee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ashlee ___

  • Ashlee Marie
  • Ashlee Nicole
  • Ashlee Renee
  • Ashlee Lynn
  • Ashlee Ann
  • Ashlee Grace

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 Ashlee

Brittany Chelsea Kayla Taylor Tyler

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashlee or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ashlee at #4131 in the United States.

What do Ashlee and James mean?

Ashlee means "ash tree meadow" (Old English aesc + leah origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ashlee and James boy or girl names?

Ashlee is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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