James vs Mauricio

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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Mauricio

Boy #632 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"dark-skinned, Moorish"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#632
Total SSA Count
442
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mauri, Mau, Ricio

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mauricio Rank #632

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #632 for Mauricio.

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

Mauricio ___

  • Mauricio Antonio
  • Mauricio Jose
  • Mauricio Alejandro
  • Mauricio Gabriel
  • Mauricio Rafael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mauricio

Valentina Sebastian Isabella Rodrigo Camila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mauricio more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mauricio at #632 in the United States.

What do James and Mauricio mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mauricio means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin).

Are James and Mauricio boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mauricio is primarily a boy name.

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