Astor 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

Astor Rank #4,077
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4077 for Astor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Astor ___

  • Astor James
  • Astor Lee
  • Astor Reid
  • Astor Cole
  • Astor Fox
  • Astor Grey

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 Astor

Dashiell Caspian Vesper Thea Phoebe

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Astor or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Astor at #4077 in the United States.

What do Astor and James mean?

Astor means "hawk" (Old French origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Astor and James boy or girl names?

Astor is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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