Homero vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Homero

Boy #4,466 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one who is led (possibly referring to blindness)"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Mexican Latin American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,466
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Homi, Mero

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

Homero Rank #4,466
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4466 for Homero.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Homero ___

  • Homero Luis
  • Homero Andres
  • Homero Rafael
  • Homero Antonio
  • Homero Miguel
  • Homero Jose

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 Homero

Virgilio Dante Ulises Achilles Hector

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Homero or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Homero at #4466 in the United States.

What do Homero and James mean?

Homero means "one who is led (possibly referring to blindness)" (Ancient Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Homero and James boy or girl names?

Homero is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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