Favio vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Favio Rank #6,748
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6748 for Favio.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Favio ___

No pairings available yet.

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Favio

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Favio or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Favio at #6748 in the United States.

What do Favio and James mean?

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

Are Favio and James boy or girl names?

Favio is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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