James vs Ponce

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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Ponce

Boy #32,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bridge, fifth (born)"

Origin: Latin via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latino/Hispanic Puerto Rican

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,516
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Poncho

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Ponce Rank #32,516

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #32516 for Ponce.

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

Ponce ___

  • Ponce Miguel
  • Ponce Luis
  • Ponce Carlos
  • Ponce Antonio
  • Ponce Enrique

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Ponce

Diego Mateo Rafael Isabella Carmen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Ponce more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ponce at #32516 in the United States.

What do James and Ponce mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Ponce means "bridge, fifth (born)" (Latin via Spanish origin).

Are James and Ponce boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Ponce is primarily a boy name.

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