James vs Renato

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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Renato

Boy #2,479 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"reborn, born again"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Portuguese Spanish Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,479
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ren, Reni, Nato

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Renato Rank #2,479

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2479 for Renato.

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

Renato ___

  • Renato James
  • Renato Marco
  • Renato Luis
  • Renato Gabriel
  • Renato Antonio

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Renato

Lucia Marco Sofia Dante Camila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Renato more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Renato at #2479 in the United States.

What do James and Renato mean?

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

Are James and Renato boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Renato is primarily a boy name.

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