Imanol vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Imanol

Boy #6,100 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is with us"

Origin: Hebrew via Basque

Cultural Roots

Basque Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,100
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ima, Manol, Manu

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Imanol Rank #6,100
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6100 for Imanol.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Imanol ___

  • Imanol Jose
  • Imanol Luis
  • Imanol Carlos
  • Imanol Miguel
  • Imanol Andres

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 Imanol

Aitor Iker Ane Leire Unai

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imanol or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Imanol at #6100 in the United States.

What do Imanol and James mean?

Imanol means "God is with us" (Hebrew via Basque origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Imanol and James boy or girl names?

Imanol is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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