Hilario vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hilario

Boy #3,593 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"cheerful, merry"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,593
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Lario, Hila, Larry

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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

Hilario Rank #3,593
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3593 for Hilario.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hilario ___

  • Hilario Jose
  • Hilario Antonio
  • Hilario Manuel
  • Hilario Fernando
  • Hilario Luis
  • Hilario Alberto

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 Hilario

Severo Gonzalo Celestino Rosa Carmen

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hilario or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hilario at #3593 in the United States.

What do Hilario and James mean?

Hilario means "cheerful, merry" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hilario and James boy or girl names?

Hilario is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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