Itzel vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Itzel

Girl #376 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"goddess of the moon and weaving"

Origin: Mayan

Cultural Roots

Mexican Mayan Central American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#376
Total SSA Count
825
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Itz, Itzy

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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

Itzel Rank #376
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #376 for Itzel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Itzel ___

  • Itzel Guadalupe
  • Itzel Maria
  • Itzel Fernanda
  • Itzel Valentina
  • Itzel Sofia
  • Itzel Daniela

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 Itzel

Xiomara Yareli Yesenia Diego Emilio

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Itzel or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Itzel at #376 in the United States.

What do Itzel and James mean?

Itzel means "goddess of the moon and weaving" (Mayan origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Itzel and James boy or girl names?

Itzel is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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