James vs Lauro

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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Lauro

Boy #4,303 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"laurel tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,303
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lau, Roro

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Lauro Rank #4,303

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4303 for Lauro.

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

Lauro ___

  • Lauro Antonio
  • Lauro Marco
  • Lauro Giovanni
  • Lauro Felix
  • Lauro Rafael
  • Lauro Miguel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Lauro

Marco Elena Sofia Matteo Isabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Lauro more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Lauro at #4303 in the United States.

What do James and Lauro mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Lauro means "laurel tree" (Latin origin).

Are James and Lauro boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Lauro is primarily a boy name.

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