Gerardo vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerardo

Boy #596 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"brave with a spear"

Origin: Old High German (ger + hard)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Mexican Italian Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#596
Total SSA Count
482
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gerry, Gera, Jerry

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

Gerardo Rank #596
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #596 for Gerardo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gerardo ___

  • Gerardo Antonio
  • Gerardo Rafael
  • Gerardo Luis
  • Gerardo Miguel
  • Gerardo Ernesto
  • Gerardo 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 Gerardo

Bernardo Eduardo Rodrigo Carmen Lupe

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gerardo or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Gerardo at #596 in the United States.

What do Gerardo and James mean?

Gerardo means "brave with a spear" (Old High German (ger + hard) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gerardo and James boy or girl names?

Gerardo is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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