Gilberto vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Gilberto Rank #1,441
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1441 for Gilberto.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gilberto ___

  • Gilberto Antonio
  • Gilberto Jose
  • Gilberto Luis
  • Gilberto Eduardo
  • Gilberto Carlos
  • Gilberto Felipe

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 Gilberto

Ernesto Alberto Roberto Beatriz Lucia

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gilberto or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Gilberto at #1441 in the United States.

What do Gilberto and James mean?

Gilberto means "bright pledge" (Germanic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gilberto and James boy or girl names?

Gilberto is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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