James vs Piero

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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Piero

Boy #4,247 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek Petros via Latin Petrus

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,247
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pier

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Piero Rank #4,247

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4247 for Piero.

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

Piero ___

  • Piero Giovanni
  • Piero Marco
  • Piero Luca
  • Piero Matteo
  • Piero Angelo
  • Piero Carlo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Piero

Giulia Francesca Marco Matteo Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Piero more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Piero at #4247 in the United States.

What do James and Piero mean?

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

Are James and Piero boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Piero is primarily a boy name.

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