James vs Nio

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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Nio

Boy #6,449 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"benevolent king"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,449
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Nio Rank #6,449

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6449 for Nio.

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

Nio ___

  • Nio James
  • Nio Alexander
  • Nio Joseph
  • Nio Lucas
  • Nio Cole
  • Nio Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Nio

Kai Mia Sora Ren Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Nio more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Nio at #6449 in the United States.

What do James and Nio mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Nio means "benevolent king" (Japanese origin).

Are James and Nio boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Nio is primarily a boy name.

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