Aws vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aws

Boy #5,967 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gift, to give"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Saudi Arabian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,967
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

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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

Aws Rank #5,967
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5967 for Aws.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aws ___

  • Aws Muhammad
  • Aws Ibrahim
  • Aws Khalid
  • Aws Abdullah
  • Aws Hassan

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 Aws

Omar Zaid Fatima Aisha Bilal

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aws or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Aws at #5967 in the United States.

What do Aws and James mean?

Aws means "gift, to give" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aws and James boy or girl names?

Aws is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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