Author 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

Author Rank #26,558
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #26558 for Author.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Author ___

  • Author James
  • Author Lee
  • Author Grant
  • Author Dean
  • Author Blake
  • Author Penn

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 Author

Poet Reader Story Sage Penn

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Author or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Author at #26558 in the United States.

What do Author and James mean?

Author means "writer, creator of works" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Author and James boy or girl names?

Author is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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