Edgardo vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edgardo

Boy #2,982 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy spear"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,982
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Eddie, Ed, Gardo

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Edgardo Rank #2,982
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2982 for Edgardo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edgardo ___

  • Edgardo Luis
  • Edgardo Antonio
  • Edgardo Jose
  • Edgardo Manuel
  • Edgardo Miguel
  • Edgardo Andres

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 Edgardo

Ricardo Eduardo Carlos Sofia Isabella

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edgardo or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Edgardo at #2982 in the United States.

What do Edgardo and James mean?

Edgardo means "wealthy spear" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Edgardo and James boy or girl names?

Edgardo is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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