Geno vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Geno

Boy #2,757 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"well-born, noble"

Origin: Greek via Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian Italian American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,757
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
G

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

Geno Rank #2,757
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2757 for Geno.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Geno ___

  • Geno Michael
  • Geno James
  • Geno Anthony
  • Geno Vincent
  • Geno Lee

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 Geno

Marco Nico Lucia Mia Tony

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Geno or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Geno at #2757 in the United States.

What do Geno and James mean?

Geno means "well-born, noble" (Greek via Italian origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Geno and James boy or girl names?

Geno is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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