Chino vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chino

Boy #31,468 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Chinese, from China"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31,468
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Chi

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

Chino Rank #31,468
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #31468 for Chino.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chino ___

  • Chino Luis
  • Chino Antonio
  • Chino Miguel
  • Chino Ricardo
  • Chino Manuel
  • Chino 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 Chino

Gino Marco Nico Rico Tino

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chino or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Chino at #31468 in the United States.

What do Chino and James mean?

Chino means "Chinese, from China" (Spanish origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Chino and James boy or girl names?

Chino is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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