James vs Rico

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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Rico

Boy #1,698 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Germanic via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian American Latino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,698
Total SSA Count
98
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Rico Rank #1,698

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1698 for Rico.

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

Rico ___

  • Rico James
  • Rico Santos
  • Rico Alejandro
  • Rico Cruz
  • Rico Mateo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Rico

Nico Marco Sofia Valentina Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Rico more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Rico at #1698 in the United States.

What do James and Rico mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Rico means "powerful ruler" (Germanic via Spanish origin).

Are James and Rico boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Rico is primarily a boy name.

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