Astrid vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Astrid

Girl #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divinely beautiful, god's beloved"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Norwegian Swedish German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#383
Total SSA Count
818
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Assi, Asta

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Astrid Rank #383
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #383 for Astrid.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Astrid ___

  • Astrid Elise
  • Astrid Ingrid
  • Astrid Solveig
  • Astrid Freya
  • Astrid Maja
  • Astrid Birgit

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 Astrid

Ingrid Freya Sigrid Magnus Erik

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Astrid or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Astrid at #383 in the United States.

What do Astrid and James mean?

Astrid means "divinely beautiful, god's beloved" (Old Norse origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Astrid and James boy or girl names?

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

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