Autumn 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

Autumn Rank #79
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #79 for Autumn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Autumn ___

  • Autumn Rose
  • Autumn Grace
  • Autumn Jade
  • Autumn Skye
  • Autumn Claire
  • Autumn Faye

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 Autumn

Ivy Summer June River Wren

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autumn or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Autumn at #79 in the United States.

What do Autumn and James mean?

Autumn means "the fall season" (Latin (autumnus) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Autumn and James boy or girl names?

Autumn is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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