James vs Renzo

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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Renzo

Boy #1,318 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Laurentum, of the laurel"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Latin American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,318
Total SSA Count
148
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ren

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Renzo Rank #1,318

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1318 for Renzo.

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

Renzo ___

  • Renzo Marco
  • Renzo Luca
  • Renzo Antonio
  • Renzo Giovanni
  • Renzo Alessandro
  • Renzo Matteo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Renzo

Enzo Luca Matteo Valentina Giulia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Renzo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Renzo at #1318 in the United States.

What do James and Renzo mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Renzo means "from Laurentum, of the laurel" (Latin origin).

Are James and Renzo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Renzo is primarily a boy name.

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