James vs Paublo

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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Paublo

Boy #32,388 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin paulus

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,388
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pau, Pab

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Paublo Rank #32,388

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #32388 for Paublo.

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

Paublo ___

  • Paublo Antonio
  • Paublo Miguel
  • Paublo Luis
  • Paublo Ernesto
  • Paublo Carlos

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Paublo

Diego Gabriel Sofia Carmen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Paublo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Paublo at #32388 in the United States.

What do James and Paublo mean?

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

Are James and Paublo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Paublo is primarily a boy name.

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