Auguste 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

Auguste Rank #3,547
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3547 for Auguste.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Auguste ___

  • Auguste Henri
  • Auguste Louis
  • Auguste Felix
  • Auguste Marcel
  • Auguste Leon
  • Auguste Emile

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 Auguste

Edmond Cecile Theo Eloise Felix

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Auguste or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Auguste at #3547 in the United States.

What do Auguste and James mean?

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

Are Auguste and James boy or girl names?

Auguste is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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