James vs Renata

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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Renata

Girl #516 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"reborn"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Polish Brazilian Czech

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#516
Total SSA Count
594
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rena, Nata, Ren

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Renata Rank #516

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #516 for Renata.

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

Renata ___

  • Renata Maria
  • Renata Elena
  • Renata Sofia
  • Renata Lucia
  • Renata Isabel
  • Renata Alessandra

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Renata

Lorenzo Valentina Matteo Giada Marco

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Renata more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Renata at #516 in the United States.

What do James and Renata mean?

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

Are James and Renata boy or girl names?

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

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