Caio vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caio

Boy #3,730 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"to rejoice, to be glad"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Brazilian Portuguese Italian Roman

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,730
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kai, Ca

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

Caio Rank #3,730
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3730 for Caio.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Caio ___

  • Caio Alexandre
  • Caio Felipe
  • Caio Henrique
  • Caio Lucas
  • Caio Rafael
  • Caio Miguel

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 Caio

Enzo Mateus Pedro Giovanna Isadora

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caio or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Caio at #3730 in the United States.

What do Caio and James mean?

Caio means "to rejoice, to be glad" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Caio and James boy or girl names?

Caio is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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