Gino vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gino

Boy #1,326 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"well-born, noble"

Origin: Greek via Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian Italian-American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,326
Total SSA Count
145
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
G

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Gino Rank #1,326
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1326 for Gino.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gino ___

  • Gino Marco
  • Gino Luca
  • Gino Enzo
  • Gino Bruno
  • Gino Carlo
  • Gino Dante

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 Gino

Sofia Maria Lucia Enzo Luca

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gino or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Gino at #1326 in the United States.

What do Gino and James mean?

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

Are Gino and James boy or girl names?

Gino is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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