James vs Primitivo

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
Primitivo Rank #13,783

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #13783 for Primitivo.

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

Primitivo ___

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 Primitivo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Primitivo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Primitivo at #13783 in the United States.

What do James and Primitivo mean?

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

Are James and Primitivo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Primitivo is primarily a boy name.

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