Claudio vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Claudio

Boy #3,120 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lame, limping"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,120
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Clau, Dio

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

Claudio Rank #3,120
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3120 for Claudio.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Claudio ___

  • Claudio Antonio
  • Claudio Marcos
  • Claudio Jose
  • Claudio Rafael
  • Claudio Lorenzo
  • Claudio Eduardo

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 Claudio

Isabella Sofia Marco Alessandro Valentina

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Claudio or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Claudio at #3120 in the United States.

What do Claudio and James mean?

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

Are Claudio and James boy or girl names?

Claudio is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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