James vs Leopoldo

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

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Leopoldo

Boy #3,314 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"bold people, brave among the people"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,314
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Leo, Polo, Poldo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Leopoldo Rank #3,314

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3314 for Leopoldo.

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

Leopoldo ___

  • Leopoldo Antonio
  • Leopoldo Carlos
  • Leopoldo Rafael
  • Leopoldo Juan
  • Leopoldo Miguel
  • Leopoldo Francisco

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Leopoldo

Valentina Isabella Sebastiano Federico Camila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Leopoldo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Leopoldo at #3314 in the United States.

What do James and Leopoldo mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Leopoldo means "bold people, brave among the people" (Old High German origin).

Are James and Leopoldo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Leopoldo is primarily a boy name.

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