Amado vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amado

Boy #1,255 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"loved by God"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Mexican Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,255
Total SSA Count
158
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ama, Mado

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Amado Rank #1,255
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1255 for Amado.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amado ___

  • Amado Jesus
  • Amado Miguel
  • Amado Antonio
  • Amado Francisco
  • Amado Rafael
  • Amado Luis

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 Amado

Rodrigo Emilia Santiago Valentina Ignacio

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amado or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Amado at #1255 in the United States.

What do Amado and James mean?

Amado means "loved by God" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amado and James boy or girl names?

Amado is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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