Azure 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

Azure Rank #3,665
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3665 for Azure.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Azure ___

  • Azure James
  • Azure Cole
  • Azure River
  • Azure Blue
  • Azure Stone
  • Azure Wolf

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Azure

Indigo River Ember Sage Orion

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Azure or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Azure at #3665 in the United States.

What do Azure and James mean?

Azure means "sky blue, cerulean" (Old French origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Azure and James boy or girl names?

Azure is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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