James vs Portia

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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Portia

Girl #6,130 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Roman Porcius family (related to 'porcus', pig or a family totem)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Roman/Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,130
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Por, Port, Porty

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Portia Rank #6,130

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6130 for Portia.

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

Portia ___

  • Portia Elaine
  • Portia Elizabeth
  • Portia Anne
  • Portia Claire
  • Portia Rose
  • Portia Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Portia

Eleanor Beatrice Vivienne Sebastian Julian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Portia more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Portia at #6130 in the United States.

What do James and Portia mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Portia means "from the Roman Porcius family (related to 'porcus', pig or a family totem)" (Latin origin).

Are James and Portia boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Portia is primarily a girl name.

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