Augustine vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustine

Boy #553 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great, venerable, majestic"

Origin: Latin Augustus

Cultural Roots

English French Irish Catholic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#553
Total SSA Count
538
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gus, Augie, Austin

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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

Augustine Rank #553
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #553 for Augustine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Augustine ___

  • Augustine Henry
  • Augustine James
  • Augustine John
  • Augustine William
  • Augustine Charles
  • Augustine Felix

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 Augustine

Sebastian Maximilian Theodora Rosalind Benedict

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Augustine or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Augustine at #553 in the United States.

What do Augustine and James mean?

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

Are Augustine and James boy or girl names?

Augustine is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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