Horacio vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Horacio

Boy #3,266 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Horatii clan"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Latin American Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,266
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hora, Racio

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Horacio Rank #3,266
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3266 for Horacio.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Horacio ___

  • Horacio Luis
  • Horacio Miguel
  • Horacio Antonio
  • Horacio Rafael
  • Horacio Gabriel
  • Horacio Ignacio

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Horacio

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Horacio or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Horacio at #3266 in the United States.

What do Horacio and James mean?

Horacio means "of the Horatii clan" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Horacio and James boy or girl names?

Horacio is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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