James vs Ramon

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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Ramon

Boy #831 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wise protector"

Origin: Old High German ragin (counsel) + mund (protector)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Catalan Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#831
Total SSA Count
299
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ray, Moncho

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Ramon Rank #831

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #831 for Ramon.

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

Ramon ___

  • Ramon Antonio
  • Ramon Carlos
  • Ramon Luis
  • Ramon Jose
  • Ramon Miguel
  • Ramon Alejandro

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Ramon

Diego Miguel Sofia Carmen Isabel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Ramon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ramon at #831 in the United States.

What do James and Ramon mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Ramon means "wise protector" (Old High German ragin (counsel) + mund (protector) origin).

Are James and Ramon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Ramon is primarily a boy name.

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