Basilio vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Basilio

Boy #6,003 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese Filipino Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,003
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Basi, Basil, Baz

Playground Safety Score

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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

Basilio Rank #6,003
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6003 for Basilio.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Basilio ___

  • Basilio Antonio
  • Basilio Rafael
  • Basilio Miguel
  • Basilio Carlos
  • Basilio Felipe
  • Basilio Jose

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 Basilio

Aurelio Marcello Isidoro Catalina Rosario

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Basilio or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Basilio at #6003 in the United States.

What do Basilio and James mean?

Basilio means "king, royal" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Basilio and James boy or girl names?

Basilio is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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