James vs Paolo

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Paolo Rank #2,470

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2470 for Paolo.

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

Paolo ___

  • Paolo Marco
  • Paolo Antonio
  • Paolo Giovanni
  • Paolo Luca
  • Paolo Matteo
  • Paolo Enzo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Paolo

Marco Luca Giulia Sofia Chiara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Paolo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Paolo at #2470 in the United States.

What do James and Paolo mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Paolo means "small, humble" (Latin origin).

Are James and Paolo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Paolo is primarily a boy name.

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