Augusto vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augusto

Boy #3,269 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"consecrated, blessed by augury"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,269
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gus, Tito, Augie

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

Augusto Rank #3,269
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3269 for Augusto.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Augusto ___

  • Augusto Carlos
  • Augusto Rafael
  • Augusto Mateo
  • Augusto Felipe
  • Augusto Luis
  • Augusto Andres

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 Augusto

Leonardo Valentina Isabella Marco Sofia

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Augusto or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Augusto at #3269 in the United States.

What do Augusto and James mean?

Augusto means "consecrated, blessed by augury" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Augusto and James boy or girl names?

Augusto is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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