James vs Pietro

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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Pietro

Boy #3,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek/Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Latin Catholic European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,599
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Pete, Pie, Piero

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Pietro Rank #3,599

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3599 for Pietro.

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

Pietro ___

  • Pietro Angelo
  • Pietro Marco
  • Pietro Luca
  • Pietro Antonio
  • Pietro Giovanni
  • Pietro Francesco

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Pietro

Marco Luca Giulia Valentina Lorenzo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Pietro more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Pietro at #3599 in the United States.

What do James and Pietro mean?

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

Are James and Pietro boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Pietro is primarily a boy name.

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