Emilio vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emilio

Boy #152 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"rival, eager to excel"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#152
Total SSA Count
2,358
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Emi, Milo, Emil

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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

Emilio Rank #152
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #152 for Emilio.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emilio ___

  • Emilio James
  • Emilio Antonio
  • Emilio Carlos
  • Emilio Rafael
  • Emilio Sebastian
  • Emilio David

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 Emilio

Marco Lucia Isabella Rafael Sofia

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emilio or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Emilio at #152 in the United States.

What do Emilio and James mean?

Emilio means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emilio and James boy or girl names?

Emilio is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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