Augustus 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

Augustus Rank #409
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #409 for Augustus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Augustus ___

  • Augustus James
  • Augustus Henry
  • Augustus William
  • Augustus Frederick
  • Augustus Theodore
  • Augustus Edmund

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 Augustus

Octavia Cornelius Valentina Leopold Beatrice

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Augustus or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Augustus and James mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Augustus and James boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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