Augusta vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augusta

Girl #3,104 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great, venerable, majestic"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian German Roman

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,104
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gus, Gussie, Augie

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Augusta Rank #3,104
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3104 for Augusta.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Augusta ___

  • Augusta Rose
  • Augusta Mae
  • Augusta Claire
  • Augusta Jane
  • Augusta Kate
  • Augusta Violet

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 Augusta

Theodore Augustus Florence Harriet Edmund

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Augusta or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Augusta at #3104 in the United States.

What do Augusta and James mean?

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

Are Augusta and James boy or girl names?

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

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