James vs Jorge

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

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Jorge

Boy #285 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"farmer; earth worker; tiller of the soil"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#285
Total SSA Count
1,179
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jorgi, Geo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Jorge Rank #285

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #285 for Jorge.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

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

Jorge ___

  • Jorge Luis
  • Jorge Antonio
  • Jorge Miguel
  • Jorge Alejandro
  • Jorge Enrique
  • Jorge Carlos

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Jorge

Carlos Miguel Ana Maria Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Jorge more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jorge at #285 in the United States.

What do James and Jorge mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jorge means "farmer; earth worker; tiller of the soil" (Greek origin).

Are James and Jorge boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jorge is primarily a boy name.

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