James vs Paulo

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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Paulo

Boy #1,604 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Paulus family"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian Italian Spanish Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,604
Total SSA Count
107
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Paulinho, Pau

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Paulo Rank #1,604

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1604 for Paulo.

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

Paulo ___

  • Paulo Ricardo
  • Paulo Eduardo
  • Paulo Miguel
  • Paulo Henrique
  • Paulo Andre
  • Paulo Sergio

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Paulo

Lucas Rafael Mateus Isabela Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Paulo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Paulo at #1604 in the United States.

What do James and Paulo mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Paulo means "from the Paulus family" (Latin origin).

Are James and Paulo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Paulo is primarily a boy name.

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