Flavio vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flavio

Boy #4,692 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"golden, blonde"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,692
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Flavi, Fla

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

Flavio Rank #4,692
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4692 for Flavio.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Flavio ___

  • Flavio Antonio
  • Flavio Marco
  • Flavio Roberto
  • Flavio Giovanni
  • Flavio Leonardo
  • Flavio Matteo

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 Flavio

Marco Isabella Lorenzo Giulia Matteo

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flavio or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Flavio at #4692 in the United States.

What do Flavio and James mean?

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

Are Flavio and James boy or girl names?

Flavio is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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