James vs Laurencio

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
Laurencio Rank #32,237

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #32237 for Laurencio.

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

Laurencio ___

  • Laurencio Miguel
  • Laurencio Antonio
  • Laurencio Jose
  • Laurencio Rafael
  • Laurencio Carlos

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Laurencio

Sebastiano Emiliano Alejandro Catalina Valentina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Laurencio more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Laurencio at #32237 in the United States.

What do James and Laurencio mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Laurencio means "from Laurentum (city of laurels)" (Latin origin).

Are James and Laurencio boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Laurencio is primarily a boy name.

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