Augustin vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustin

Boy #1,817 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"consecrated by augury"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French Spanish German Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,817
Total SSA Count
89
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gus, Augie, Tin

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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

Augustin Rank #1,817
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1817 for Augustin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Augustin ___

  • Augustin René
  • Augustin Henri
  • Augustin Louis
  • Augustin Pierre
  • Augustin Charles
  • Augustin Marie

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 Augustin

Cécile Théodore Émile Margaux Mathilde

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Augustin or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Augustin at #1817 in the United States.

What do Augustin and James mean?

Augustin means "consecrated by augury" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Augustin and James boy or girl names?

Augustin is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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