James vs Reno

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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Reno

Boy #3,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"reborn, renewed"

Origin: Italian/Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,423
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ren

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Reno Rank #3,423

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3423 for Reno.

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

Reno ___

  • Reno James
  • Reno Cole
  • Reno Blake
  • Reno Cruz
  • Reno Lane
  • Reno Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Reno

Rio Milo Cleo Stella Nova

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Reno more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Reno at #3423 in the United States.

What do James and Reno mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Reno means "reborn, renewed" (Italian/Spanish origin).

Are James and Reno boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Reno is primarily a boy name.

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