Atlee vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Atlee

Boy #3,912 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"meadow dweller"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,912
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
At, Lee

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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

Atlee Rank #3,912
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3912 for Atlee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Atlee ___

  • Atlee James
  • Atlee Cole
  • Atlee Thomas
  • Atlee Wayne
  • Atlee Lee
  • Atlee Scott

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Atlee

Emerson Hadley Sawyer Weston Briar

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Atlee or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Atlee at #3912 in the United States.

What do Atlee and James mean?

Atlee means "meadow dweller" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Atlee and James boy or girl names?

Atlee is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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