Austin 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

Austin Rank #107
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #107 for Austin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Austin ___

  • Austin James
  • Austin Lee
  • Austin Blake
  • Austin Cole
  • Austin Reid
  • Austin Thomas

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 Austin

Tyler Weston Savannah Dallas Peyton

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Austin or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Austin at #107 in the United States.

What do Austin and James mean?

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

Are Austin and James boy or girl names?

Austin is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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