James vs Ofelia

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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Ofelia

Girl #1,900 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"help, aid"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Scandinavian Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,900
Total SSA Count
105
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ofe, Lia, Feli

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Ofelia Rank #1,900

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1900 for Ofelia.

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

Ofelia ___

  • Ofelia Rosa
  • Ofelia Luna
  • Ofelia Elena
  • Ofelia Isabel
  • Ofelia Gracia
  • Ofelia Valentina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Ofelia

Hamlet Laertes Cordelia Viola Sebastian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Ofelia more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ofelia at #1900 in the United States.

What do James and Ofelia mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Ofelia means "help, aid" (Greek origin).

Are James and Ofelia boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Ofelia is primarily a girl name.

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