James vs Raimundo

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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Raimundo

Boy #31,266 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"wise protector, counsel and protection"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31,266
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Raimun, Mundo, Ray

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Raimundo Rank #31,266

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #31266 for Raimundo.

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

Raimundo ___

  • Raimundo Carlos
  • Raimundo Antonio
  • Raimundo Miguel
  • Raimundo Fernando
  • Raimundo Jose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Raimundo

Eduardo Fernando Rodrigo Catalina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Raimundo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Raimundo at #31266 in the United States.

What do James and Raimundo mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Raimundo means "wise protector, counsel and protection" (Old High German origin).

Are James and Raimundo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Raimundo is primarily a boy name.

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