James vs Patricio

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

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Patricio

Boy #2,318 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"nobleman, member of the patrician class"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,318
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Pato, Patri, Pat

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Patricio Rank #2,318

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2318 for Patricio.

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

Patricio ___

  • Patricio Alejandro
  • Patricio Miguel
  • Patricio Jose
  • Patricio Luis
  • Patricio Carlos
  • Patricio Rafael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Patricio

Alejandro Sebastian Valentina Lucia Isabela

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Patricio more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Patricio at #2318 in the United States.

What do James and Patricio mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Patricio means "nobleman, member of the patrician class" (Latin origin).

Are James and Patricio boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Patricio is primarily a boy name.

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