Amador vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amador

Boy #4,508 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lover, one who loves"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Mexican Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,508
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ama, Amor, Ado

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

Amador Rank #4,508
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4508 for Amador.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amador ___

  • Amador Luis
  • Amador Jose
  • Amador Antonio
  • Amador Miguel
  • Amador Rafael
  • Amador Carlos

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 Amador

Salvador Amaro Celestino Esperanza Dolores

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amador or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Amador at #4508 in the United States.

What do Amador and James mean?

Amador means "lover, one who loves" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amador and James boy or girl names?

Amador is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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