Guillermo vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Guillermo

Boy #833 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old High German wil (will) + helm (protection)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Filipino Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#833
Total SSA Count
297
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Memo, Guille, Willy

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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

Guillermo Rank #833
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #833 for Guillermo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Guillermo ___

  • Guillermo Alejandro
  • Guillermo Antonio
  • Guillermo Eduardo
  • Guillermo Rafael
  • Guillermo Miguel
  • Guillermo 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 Guillermo

Fernando Ricardo Alejandra Lucia Isabella

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Guillermo or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Guillermo at #833 in the United States.

What do Guillermo and James mean?

Guillermo means "resolute protector" (Old High German wil (will) + helm (protection) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Guillermo and James boy or girl names?

Guillermo is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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