Cecilio 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

Cecilio Rank #6,028
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6028 for Cecilio.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cecilio ___

  • Cecilio Antonio
  • Cecilio Rafael
  • Cecilio Eduardo
  • Cecilio Miguel
  • Cecilio Jose
  • Cecilio Alejandro

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 Cecilio

Emilio Rodrigo Marisol Valentina Lorenzo

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cecilio or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cecilio at #6028 in the United States.

What do Cecilio and James mean?

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

Are Cecilio and James boy or girl names?

Cecilio is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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