James vs Padro

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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Padro

Boy #26,111 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek/Latin via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#26,111
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pad, Dro

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Padro Rank #26,111

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #26111 for Padro.

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

Padro ___

  • Padro Luis
  • Padro Miguel
  • Padro Antonio
  • Padro Carlos
  • Padro Rafael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Padro

Marisol Diego Camila Rodrigo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Padro more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Padro at #26111 in the United States.

What do James and Padro mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Padro means "rock, stone" (Greek/Latin via Spanish origin).

Are James and Padro boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Padro is primarily a boy name.

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