James vs Reynaldo

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

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Reynaldo

Boy #1,783 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"wise ruler, counsel power"

Origin: Germanic Raginald

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Filipino Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,783
Total SSA Count
92
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rey, Naldo, Reyn

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Reynaldo Rank #1,783

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1783 for Reynaldo.

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

Reynaldo ___

  • Reynaldo Antonio
  • Reynaldo Carlos
  • Reynaldo Miguel
  • Reynaldo José
  • Reynaldo Eduardo
  • Reynaldo Arturo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Reynaldo

Isabella Carmen Diego Sofia Carlos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Reynaldo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Reynaldo at #1783 in the United States.

What do James and Reynaldo mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Reynaldo means "wise ruler, counsel power" (Germanic Raginald origin).

Are James and Reynaldo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Reynaldo is primarily a boy name.

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