Audrey 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

Audrey Rank #82
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #82 for Audrey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Audrey ___

  • Audrey Rose
  • Audrey Grace
  • Audrey Claire
  • Audrey Mae
  • Audrey Elise
  • Audrey Noelle

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 Audrey

Violet Cecily Eleanor Harriet Felix

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Audrey or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Audrey at #82 in the United States.

What do Audrey and James mean?

Audrey means "noble strength" (Old English (Aethelthryth) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Audrey and James boy or girl names?

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

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