James vs Paulina

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
Paulina Rank #780

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #780 for Paulina.

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

Paulina ___

  • Paulina Marie
  • Paulina Sofia
  • Paulina Elena
  • Paulina Isabel
  • Paulina Rose
  • Paulina Victoria

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Paulina

Valentina Isabella Emilio Sebastian Lucia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Paulina more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Paulina at #780 in the United States.

What do James and Paulina mean?

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

Are James and Paulina boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Paulina is primarily a girl name.

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