Ivo vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Ivo Rank #5,326
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5326 for Ivo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ivo ___

  • Ivo James
  • Ivo Alexander
  • Ivo Thomas
  • Ivo Sebastian
  • Ivo Charles
  • Ivo Henry

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 Ivo

Otto Felix Lena Marta Hugo

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ivo or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ivo at #5326 in the United States.

What do Ivo and James mean?

Ivo means "yew tree" (Germanic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ivo and James boy or girl names?

Ivo is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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