Georgios vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Georgios

Boy #4,429 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"farmer, earth-worker"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Greek Orthodox Cypriot

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,429
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Giorgos, Yorgos, George

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Georgios Rank #4,429
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4429 for Georgios.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Georgios ___

  • Georgios Alexandros
  • Georgios Nikolaos
  • Georgios Konstantinos
  • Georgios Michail
  • Georgios Andreas
  • Georgios Dimitrios

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 Georgios

Alexandros Nikolaos Eleni Maria Dimitra

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Georgios or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Georgios at #4429 in the United States.

What do Georgios and James mean?

Georgios means "farmer, earth-worker" (Ancient Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Georgios and James boy or girl names?

Georgios is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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