Aurelio vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aurelio

Boy #775 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"golden"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#775
Total SSA Count
323
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Aure, Relio, Leo

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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

Aurelio Rank #775
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #775 for Aurelio.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aurelio ___

  • Aurelio Marco
  • Aurelio Luca
  • Aurelio Rafael
  • Aurelio Giovanni
  • Aurelio Dante
  • Aurelio Felix

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 Aurelio

Valentina Isabella Matteo Lorenzo Sofia

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aurelio or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Aurelio at #775 in the United States.

What do Aurelio and James mean?

Aurelio means "golden" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aurelio and James boy or girl names?

Aurelio is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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