James vs Niccolo

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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Niccolo

Boy #2,856 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,856
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Nico, Nick, Nicky

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Niccolo Rank #2,856

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2856 for Niccolo.

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

Niccolo ___

  • Niccolo Luca
  • Niccolo Marco
  • Niccolo Dante
  • Niccolo Adriano
  • Niccolo Sebastian
  • Niccolo James

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Niccolo

Isabella Lorenzo Gianna Matteo Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Niccolo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Niccolo at #2856 in the United States.

What do James and Niccolo mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Niccolo means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are James and Niccolo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Niccolo is primarily a boy name.

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