Avril vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avril

Girl #1,851 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"April, fourth month"

Origin: French/Latin

Cultural Roots

French English Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,851
Total SSA Count
108
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Avie

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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

Avril Rank #1,851
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1851 for Avril.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Avril ___

  • Avril Rose
  • Avril Marie
  • Avril Claire
  • Avril Elise
  • Avril Renee
  • Avril Celeste

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 Avril

Colette Julien Simone Luc Camille

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avril or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Avril at #1851 in the United States.

What do Avril and James mean?

Avril means "April, fourth month" (French/Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Avril and James boy or girl names?

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

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