Jacobo vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jacobo

Boy #1,734 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew Ya'akov

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,734
Total SSA Count: 95
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

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James Santos Santo Giacomo

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Amy Janie James Aimee

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Popularity Comparison

Jacobo Rank #1,734

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1734 for Jacobo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jacobo or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jacobo at #1734 in the United States.

What do Jacobo and James mean?

Jacobo means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew Ya'akov origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jacobo and James boy or girl names?

Jacobo is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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