Gustavo vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gustavo

Boy #641 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"staff of the Goths"

Origin: Old Norse/Gothic (Gautstafr)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Latin American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#641
Total SSA Count
437
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gus, Tavo

Playground Safety Score

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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

Gustavo Rank #641
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #641 for Gustavo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gustavo ___

  • Gustavo Antonio
  • Gustavo Rafael
  • Gustavo Miguel
  • Gustavo Alejandro
  • Gustavo Enrique

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 Gustavo

Rodrigo Catalina Mateo Valentina Diego

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gustavo or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Gustavo at #641 in the United States.

What do Gustavo and James mean?

Gustavo means "staff of the Goths" (Old Norse/Gothic (Gautstafr) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gustavo and James boy or girl names?

Gustavo is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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