James vs Julio

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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Julio

Boy #600 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#600
Total SSA Count
475
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Juli, Julo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Julio Rank #600

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #600 for Julio.

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

Julio ___

  • Julio Antonio
  • Julio Miguel
  • Julio Alejandro
  • Julio Carlos
  • Julio Rafael
  • Julio Eduardo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Julio

Diego Mateo Carlos Valentina Isabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Julio more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Julio at #600 in the United States.

What do James and Julio mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Julio means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin origin).

Are James and Julio boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Julio is primarily a boy name.

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