Gregorio 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

Gregorio Rank #2,656
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2656 for Gregorio.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gregorio ___

  • Gregorio Antonio
  • Gregorio Miguel
  • Gregorio Jose
  • Gregorio Luis
  • Gregorio Carlos
  • Gregorio Manuel

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 Gregorio

Alejandro Sebastián Catalina Isabella Fernando

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gregorio or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Gregorio at #2656 in the United States.

What do Gregorio and James mean?

Gregorio means "watchful, alert, awake" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gregorio and James boy or girl names?

Gregorio is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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