Aubree 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

Aubree Rank #408
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #408 for Aubree.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aubree ___

  • Aubree Grace
  • Aubree Rose
  • Aubree Faith
  • Aubree Nicole
  • Aubree Lynn
  • Aubree Mae

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 Aubree

Avery Emery Haley Mason Brayden

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aubree or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Aubree at #408 in the United States.

What do Aubree and James mean?

Aubree means "elf ruler" (Germanic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aubree and James boy or girl names?

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

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