Emiliano vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emiliano

Boy #113 Most Popular 5 Syllables

Meaning

"industrious, striving"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Mexican Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#113
Total SSA Count
3,125
Syllables
5
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Emi, Emil, Mili

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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

Emiliano Rank #113
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #113 for Emiliano.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emiliano ___

  • Emiliano Jose
  • Emiliano Antonio
  • Emiliano Carlos
  • Emiliano Rafael
  • Emiliano Miguel
  • Emiliano Santiago

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 Emiliano

Valentina Isabella Sebastiano Rodrigo Lucia

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emiliano or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Emiliano at #113 in the United States.

What do Emiliano and James mean?

Emiliano means "industrious, striving" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emiliano and James boy or girl names?

Emiliano is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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