Antonio vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Antonio

Boy #181 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"priceless, of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#181
Total SSA Count
2,047
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tony, Toni, Anton

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

Antonio Rank #181
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #181 for Antonio.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Antonio ___

  • Antonio Carlos
  • Antonio Miguel
  • Antonio Luis
  • Antonio James
  • Antonio Rafael
  • Antonio Marco

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 Antonio

Isabella Sofia Marco Elena Mateo

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Antonio or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Antonio at #181 in the United States.

What do Antonio and James mean?

Antonio means "priceless, of inestimable worth" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Antonio and James boy or girl names?

Antonio is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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