Amadeo vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amadeo

Boy #2,252 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"love of God, God's beloved"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Classical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,252
Total SSA Count
64
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Deo, Ama

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

Amadeo Rank #2,252
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2252 for Amadeo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amadeo ___

  • Amadeo Giovanni
  • Amadeo Marco
  • Amadeo Rafael
  • Amadeo Luca
  • Amadeo Carlos
  • Amadeo Josef

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 Amadeo

Leonardo Raffaele Valentina Costanza Orsola

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amadeo or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Amadeo at #2252 in the United States.

What do Amadeo and James mean?

Amadeo means "love of God, God's beloved" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amadeo and James boy or girl names?

Amadeo is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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