Amelio vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelio

Boy #3,039 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"industrious, hardworking, rival"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Latin American Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,039
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ame, Mel, Elio

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

Amelio Rank #3,039
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3039 for Amelio.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelio ___

  • Amelio Giovanni
  • Amelio Carlos
  • Amelio Antonio
  • Amelio Rafael
  • Amelio Marco
  • Amelio Lorenzo

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 Amelio

Sofia Isabella Emilio Valentina Lorenzo

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelio or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Amelio at #3039 in the United States.

What do Amelio and James mean?

Amelio means "industrious, hardworking, rival" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amelio and James boy or girl names?

Amelio is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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