James vs Mauro

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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Mauro

Boy #1,439 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark-skinned, Moorish"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Argentine

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,439
Total SSA Count
126
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mauri

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mauro Rank #1,439

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1439 for Mauro.

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

Mauro ___

  • Mauro Antonio
  • Mauro Jose
  • Mauro Andres
  • Mauro Luca
  • Mauro Felipe
  • Mauro Rafael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mauro

Marco Diego Lucia Sofia Valentina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mauro more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mauro at #1439 in the United States.

What do James and Mauro mean?

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

Are James and Mauro boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mauro is primarily a boy name.

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