Feliciano vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Feliciano

Boy #5,578 Most Popular 5 Syllables

Meaning

"happy, fortunate"

Origin: Latin felix

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,578
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
5
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Feli, Felici, Chano

Playground Safety Score

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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

Feliciano Rank #5,578
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5578 for Feliciano.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Feliciano ___

  • Feliciano Jose
  • Feliciano Manuel
  • Feliciano Antonio
  • Feliciano Luis
  • Feliciano Carlos
  • Feliciano Miguel

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 Feliciano

Lucia Carmen Esperanza Santiago Emiliano

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Feliciano or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Feliciano at #5578 in the United States.

What do Feliciano and James mean?

Feliciano means "happy, fortunate" (Latin felix origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Feliciano and James boy or girl names?

Feliciano is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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