James vs Josefina

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

James Rank #5
Josefina Rank #2,066

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2066 for Josefina.

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

Josefina ___

  • Josefina Maria
  • Josefina Elena
  • Josefina Sofia
  • Josefina Valentina
  • Josefina Isabel
  • Josefina Lucia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Josefina

Mateo Sebastian Isabella Miguel Carmen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Josefina more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Josefina at #2066 in the United States.

What do James and Josefina mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Josefina means "God will increase" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Josefina boy or girl names?

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

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