Arturo vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arturo

Boy #578 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bear, bear king"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Latin American Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#578
Total SSA Count
492
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Art, Arto, Turo

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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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

Arturo Rank #578
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #578 for Arturo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arturo ___

  • Arturo Miguel
  • Arturo Carlos
  • Arturo Javier
  • Arturo Luis
  • Arturo Rafael
  • Arturo Ernesto

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 Arturo

Mateo Sebastián Valentina Isabel Rodrigo

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arturo or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Arturo at #578 in the United States.

What do Arturo and James mean?

Arturo means "bear, bear king" (Celtic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arturo and James boy or girl names?

Arturo is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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