James vs Pau

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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Pau

Boy #4,516 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small; humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Cultural Roots

Catalan Spanish Valencian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,516
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Pau Rank #4,516

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4516 for Pau.

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

Pau ___

  • Pau Andreu
  • Pau Marc
  • Pau Joan
  • Pau Jordi
  • Pau Arnau
  • Pau Lluc

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Pau

Marc Jan Oriol Laia Neus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Pau more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Pau at #4516 in the United States.

What do James and Pau mean?

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

Are James and Pau boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Pau is primarily a boy name.

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