Auggie 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

Auggie Rank #3,762
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3762 for Auggie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Auggie ___

  • Auggie James
  • Auggie Thomas
  • Auggie Henry
  • Auggie Alexander
  • Auggie William
  • Auggie Edward

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 Auggie

Theodora Beatrice Hugo Barnaby Penelope

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Auggie or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Auggie at #3762 in the United States.

What do Auggie and James mean?

Auggie means "great, venerable" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Auggie and James boy or girl names?

Auggie is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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