Flor vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flor

Girl #1,841 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"flower"

Origin: Spanish/Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,841
Total SSA Count
109
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Flo

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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

Flor Rank #1,841
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1841 for Flor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Flor ___

  • Flor Maria
  • Flor Elena
  • Flor Isabel
  • Flor Rosa
  • Flor Lucia
  • Flor Ana

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 Flor

Rosa Luca Mateo Lucia Diego

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flor or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Flor at #1841 in the United States.

What do Flor and James mean?

Flor means "flower" (Spanish/Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Flor and James boy or girl names?

Flor is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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