Aubrey vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aubrey

Girl #130 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"elf ruler, supernatural power"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#130
Total SSA Count
2,209
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aubs, Bree

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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

Aubrey Rank #130
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #130 for Aubrey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aubrey ___

  • Aubrey Grace
  • Aubrey Rose
  • Aubrey Mae
  • Aubrey Claire
  • Aubrey Elise
  • Aubrey Jade

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 Aubrey

Avery Hadley Finley Quinn Emerson

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aubrey or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Aubrey at #130 in the United States.

What do Aubrey and James mean?

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

Are Aubrey and James boy or girl names?

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

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