James vs Reinaldo

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
Reinaldo Rank #5,720

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5720 for Reinaldo.

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

Reinaldo ___

  • Reinaldo Antonio
  • Reinaldo Miguel
  • Reinaldo Carlos
  • Reinaldo Jose
  • Reinaldo Andres
  • Reinaldo Luis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Reinaldo

Eduardo Sebastian Valentina Isabela Fernando

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Reinaldo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Reinaldo at #5720 in the United States.

What do James and Reinaldo mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Reinaldo means "powerful ruler" (Old Germanic origin).

Are James and Reinaldo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Reinaldo is primarily a boy name.

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