James vs Porfirio

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Porfirio Rank #9,744

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #9744 for Porfirio.

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

Porfirio ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Porfirio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Porfirio more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Porfirio at #9744 in the United States.

What do James and Porfirio mean?

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

Are James and Porfirio boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Porfirio is primarily a boy name.

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