Aziz vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aziz

Boy #1,729 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dear, beloved, precious"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Uzbek Persian Turkish African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,729
Total SSA Count
95
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Azi

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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

Aziz Rank #1,729
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1729 for Aziz.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aziz ___

  • Aziz Hassan
  • Aziz Ibrahim
  • Aziz Karim
  • Aziz Malik
  • Aziz Tariq
  • Aziz James

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 Aziz

Layla Yasmin Omar Leila Zara

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aziz or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Aziz at #1729 in the United States.

What do Aziz and James mean?

Aziz means "dear, beloved, precious" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aziz and James boy or girl names?

Aziz is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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