Guadalupe vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Guadalupe

Girl #1,028 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"river of the wolf (Arabic origin)"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Mexican Latin American Spanish Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,028
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Lupita, Lupe, Guada

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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

Guadalupe Rank #1,028
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1028 for Guadalupe.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Guadalupe ___

  • Guadalupe Maria
  • Guadalupe Elena
  • Guadalupe Rosa
  • Guadalupe Esperanza
  • Guadalupe Catalina
  • Guadalupe Isabel

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 Guadalupe

Dolores Consuelo Alejandro Miguel Carmen

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Guadalupe or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Guadalupe at #1028 in the United States.

What do Guadalupe and James mean?

Guadalupe means "river of the wolf (Arabic origin)" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Guadalupe and James boy or girl names?

Guadalupe is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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