Claudia vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Claudia

Girl #1,091 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lame, the lame one"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish German English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,091
Total SSA Count
225
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Clau, Claudi

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

Claudia Rank #1,091
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1091 for Claudia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Claudia ___

  • Claudia Marie
  • Claudia Rose
  • Claudia Elena
  • Claudia Sofia
  • Claudia Victoria
  • Claudia Renata

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 Claudia

Marco Adriana Luca Valentina Rafael

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Claudia or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Claudia at #1091 in the United States.

What do Claudia and James mean?

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

Are Claudia and James boy or girl names?

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

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