James vs Petros

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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Petros

Boy #5,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Cypriot Eastern Orthodox Armenian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,890
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Pete, Petro

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Petros Rank #5,890

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5890 for Petros.

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

Petros ___

  • Petros Alexandros
  • Petros Dimitris
  • Petros Nikos
  • Petros Emmanuel
  • Petros Andreas
  • Petros Vasilis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Petros

Nikos Alexandros Eleni Maria Dimitris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Petros more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Petros at #5890 in the United States.

What do James and Petros mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Petros means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are James and Petros boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Petros is primarily a boy name.

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