Jairo vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jairo

Boy #936 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God enlightens, he shines"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Brazilian Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#936
Total SSA Count
246
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jai, Jair

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

Jairo Rank #936
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #936 for Jairo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jairo ___

  • Jairo Antonio
  • Jairo Luis
  • Jairo Miguel
  • Jairo Eduardo
  • Jairo Fernando
  • Jairo Andrés

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 Jairo

Emilio Valentina Sebastián Gabriela Ángel

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jairo or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jairo at #936 in the United States.

What do Jairo and James mean?

Jairo means "God enlightens, he shines" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jairo and James boy or girl names?

Jairo is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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