James vs Jacobo

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

Playground Safety Score

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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

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5

Jacobo Rank #1,734

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jacobo more popular?

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

What do James and Jacobo mean?

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

Are James and Jacobo boy or girl names?

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

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