Aviv vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aviv

Boy #3,063 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"youth, renewal"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,063
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Avi

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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

Aviv Rank #3,063
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3063 for Aviv.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aviv ___

  • Aviv Eitan
  • Aviv Rotem
  • Aviv Niv
  • Aviv Or
  • Aviv Ben
  • Aviv Gal

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 Aviv

Omer Noa Tal Yam Shir

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aviv or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Aviv at #3063 in the United States.

What do Aviv and James mean?

Aviv means "youth, renewal" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aviv and James boy or girl names?

Aviv is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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