Filippo 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

Filippo Rank #4,633
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4633 for Filippo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Filippo ___

  • Filippo Marco
  • Filippo Giovanni
  • Filippo Luca
  • Filippo Antonio
  • Filippo Dante
  • Filippo Emilio

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 Filippo

Matteo Lorenzo Lucia Giulia Chiara

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Filippo or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Filippo at #4633 in the United States.

What do Filippo and James mean?

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

Are Filippo and James boy or girl names?

Filippo is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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