Cabral vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cabral

Boy #42,710 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"goat herder, from the goat pasture"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian Spanish Cape Verdean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#42,710
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cab, Cal

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

Cabral Rank #42,710
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #42710 for Cabral.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cabral ___

  • Cabral James
  • Cabral Miguel
  • Cabral Andre
  • Cabral Luis
  • Cabral Santos

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 Cabral

Vasco Marco Diego Lucia Isabela

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cabral or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cabral at #42710 in the United States.

What do Cabral and James mean?

Cabral means "goat herder, from the goat pasture" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cabral and James boy or girl names?

Cabral is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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