Ciro 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

Ciro Rank #2,407
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2407 for Ciro.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ciro ___

  • Ciro Marco
  • Ciro Antonio
  • Ciro Rafael
  • Ciro Leone
  • Ciro Emilio

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 Ciro

Lorenzo Marco Giulia Sofia Luciano

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ciro or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ciro at #2407 in the United States.

What do Ciro and James mean?

Ciro means "sun, lord" (Old Persian origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ciro and James boy or girl names?

Ciro is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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