Anselmo vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anselmo

Boy #5,134 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine protection, helmet of God"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish German Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,134
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ansel, Selmo, Ansi

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Anselmo Rank #5,134
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5134 for Anselmo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anselmo ___

  • Anselmo Luis
  • Anselmo Miguel
  • Anselmo Antonio
  • Anselmo Rafael
  • Anselmo Jose
  • Anselmo 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 Anselmo

Lorenzo Rodrigo Magdalena Beatriz Isidro

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anselmo or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Anselmo at #5134 in the United States.

What do Anselmo and James mean?

Anselmo means "divine protection, helmet of God" (Germanic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Anselmo and James boy or girl names?

Anselmo is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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