Federico vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Federico

Boy #1,781 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic (frid + ric)

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Latin American Argentinian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,781
Total SSA Count
92
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fede, Rico, Fred

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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

Federico Rank #1,781
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1781 for Federico.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Federico ___

  • Federico José
  • Federico Antonio
  • Federico Gabriel
  • Federico Alejandro
  • Federico Luis
  • Federico Marco

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 Federico

Valentina Isabella Alessandro Camila Matteo

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Federico or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Federico at #1781 in the United States.

What do Federico and James mean?

Federico means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic (frid + ric) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Federico and James boy or girl names?

Federico is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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