Catalina vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Catalina Rank #128
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #128 for Catalina.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Catalina ___

  • Catalina Rose
  • Catalina Marie
  • Catalina Grace
  • Catalina Sofia
  • Catalina Isabel
  • Catalina Elena

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 Catalina

Isabella Sofia Valentina Mateo Diego

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Catalina or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Catalina at #128 in the United States.

What do Catalina and James mean?

Catalina means "pure" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Catalina and James boy or girl names?

Catalina is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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