Alberto vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alberto

Boy #749 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, bright"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#749
Total SSA Count
340
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al, Berto, Tito

Playground Safety Score

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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

Alberto Rank #749
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #749 for Alberto.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alberto ___

  • Alberto Jose
  • Alberto Miguel
  • Alberto Luis
  • Alberto Carlos
  • Alberto Antonio
  • Alberto Rafael

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 Alberto

Sofia Isabella Marco Diego Valentina

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alberto or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Alberto at #749 in the United States.

What do Alberto and James mean?

Alberto means "noble, bright" (Germanic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alberto and James boy or girl names?

Alberto is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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