Enrique vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Enrique

Boy #546 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#546
Total SSA Count
543
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kike, Ricky, Quique

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Enrique Rank #546
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #546 for Enrique.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Enrique ___

  • Enrique Miguel
  • Enrique Antonio
  • Enrique José
  • Enrique Carlos
  • Enrique Rafael
  • Enrique Luis

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 Enrique

Isabella Sofia Diego Valentina Alejandro

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Enrique or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Enrique at #546 in the United States.

What do Enrique and James mean?

Enrique means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Enrique and James boy or girl names?

Enrique is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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