Gabino vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gabino

Boy #3,100 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Gabii (ancient Roman city)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Mexican Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,100
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gabi, Bino, Gab

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Gabino Rank #3,100
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3100 for Gabino.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gabino ___

  • Gabino Antonio
  • Gabino Miguel
  • Gabino Jose
  • Gabino Rafael
  • Gabino Alejandro
  • Gabino Francisco

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 Gabino

Esperanza Dolores Ignacio Carmen Esteban

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gabino or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Gabino at #3100 in the United States.

What do Gabino and James mean?

Gabino means "from Gabii (ancient Roman city)" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gabino and James boy or girl names?

Gabino is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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