Felipe vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Felipe

Boy #927 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of horses"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#927
Total SSA Count
250
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Feli, Pipe, Phil

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

Felipe Rank #927
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #927 for Felipe.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Felipe ___

  • Felipe Alejandro
  • Felipe Antonio
  • Felipe José
  • Felipe Luis
  • Felipe Andrés
  • Felipe Manuel

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 Felipe

Valentina Isabella Santiago Sofía Sebastián

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Felipe or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Felipe at #927 in the United States.

What do Felipe and James mean?

Felipe means "lover of horses" (Ancient Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Felipe and James boy or girl names?

Felipe is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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