James vs Madaleno

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
Madaleno Rank #17,408

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #17408 for Madaleno.

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

Madaleno ___

  • Madaleno Jose
  • Madaleno Luis
  • Madaleno Antonio
  • Madaleno Carlos
  • Madaleno Ramon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Madaleno

Catalino Aureliano Valentino Celestino Serafino

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Madaleno more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Madaleno at #17408 in the United States.

What do James and Madaleno mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Madaleno means "from Magdala" (Hebrew Migdal origin).

Are James and Madaleno boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Madaleno is primarily a boy name.

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