Auston 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

Auston Rank #3,996
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3996 for Auston.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Auston ___

  • Auston James
  • Auston Cole
  • Auston Reid
  • Auston Blake
  • Auston Grant

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 Auston

Carter Hudson Paxton Sloane Harper

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Auston or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Auston at #3996 in the United States.

What do Auston and James mean?

Auston means "consecrated, worthy of reverence" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Auston and James boy or girl names?

Auston is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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