* James the apostle (brother of Jesus) was likely born before Paul. There's no specific date of birth for either, but it's generally accepted that James was an older contemporary of Jesus.
* Paul the apostle was born Saul of Tarsus and converted to Christianity later in life. His conversion took place after Jesus' death and resurrection, meaning he came after James in terms of his faith journey.
So, the answer depends on who you mean. 😊