Aubri vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aubri

Girl #2,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"elf ruler, supernatural power"

Origin: Old Germanic Alberic

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,187
Total SSA Count
87
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aubs, Bri

Playground Safety Score

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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

Aubri Rank #2,187
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2187 for Aubri.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aubri ___

  • Aubri Rose
  • Aubri Grace
  • Aubri Jane
  • Aubri Marie
  • Aubri Kate
  • Aubri Leigh

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 Aubri

Vivienne Maeve Eloise Declan Emmett

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aubri or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Aubri at #2187 in the United States.

What do Aubri and James mean?

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

Are Aubri and James boy or girl names?

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

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