Augustino vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Popularity Comparison

Augustino Rank #5,205
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5205 for Augustino.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Augustino ___

  • Augustino Carlo
  • Augustino Marco
  • Augustino Luca
  • Augustino Rafael
  • Augustino Emilio
  • Augustino Dante

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 Augustino

Leonardo Valentino Seraphina Alessandra Giancarlo

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Augustino or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Augustino at #5205 in the United States.

What do Augustino and James mean?

Augustino means "consecrated, revered" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Augustino and James boy or girl names?

Augustino is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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