Augie vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augie

Boy #5,153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great, venerable, magnificent"

Origin: Latin augustus

Cultural Roots

American English German Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,153
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Aug

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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

Augie Rank #5,153
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5153 for Augie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Augie ___

  • Augie James
  • Augie Lee
  • Augie William
  • Augie John
  • Augie Ray
  • Augie Thomas

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 Augie

Rosie Millie Archie Theo Hattie

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Augie or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Augie at #5153 in the United States.

What do Augie and James mean?

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

Are Augie and James boy or girl names?

Augie is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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