Flores vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flores

Boy #16,490 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flowers"

Origin: Spanish/Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Filipino Mexican

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16,490
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Flo

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

Flores Rank #16,490
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #16490 for Flores.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Flores ___

  • Flores Antonio
  • Flores Miguel
  • Flores Jesus
  • Flores Rafael
  • Flores Carlos

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 Flores

Cruz Santos Reyes Rivera Luna

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flores or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Flores at #16490 in the United States.

What do Flores and James mean?

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

Are Flores and James boy or girl names?

Flores is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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