Aquino vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aquino

Boy #12,159 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Aquino (water town)"

Origin: Latin aqua

Cultural Roots

Italian Filipino Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12,159
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aqui

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

Aquino Rank #12,159
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #12159 for Aquino.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aquino ___

  • Aquino Rafael
  • Aquino Miguel
  • Aquino Jose
  • Aquino Antonio
  • Aquino 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 Aquino

Marco Rafael Corazon Maria Isabel

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aquino or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Aquino at #12159 in the United States.

What do Aquino and James mean?

Aquino means "from Aquino (water town)" (Latin aqua origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aquino and James boy or girl names?

Aquino is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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