Evaristo vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evaristo

Boy #5,818 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"well-pleasing, excellent"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,818
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Evo, Risto, Varo

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Evaristo Rank #5,818
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5818 for Evaristo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Evaristo ___

  • Evaristo Antonio
  • Evaristo Miguel
  • Evaristo Jose
  • Evaristo Luis
  • Evaristo Marco
  • Evaristo Rafael

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Evaristo

Amadeo Celestino Isidro Rosario Consuelo

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evaristo or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Evaristo at #5818 in the United States.

What do Evaristo and James mean?

Evaristo means "well-pleasing, excellent" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Evaristo and James boy or girl names?

Evaristo is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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