James vs Roberta

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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Roberta

Girl #2,743 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright fame"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,743
Total SSA Count
62
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bobbie, Robbie, Berta

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Roberta Rank #2,743

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2743 for Roberta.

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

Roberta ___

  • Roberta Jean
  • Roberta Anne
  • Roberta Louise
  • Roberta Grace
  • Roberta Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Roberta

Patricia Dorothy Edward James Margaret

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Roberta more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Roberta at #2743 in the United States.

What do James and Roberta mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Roberta means "bright fame" (Germanic origin).

Are James and Roberta boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Roberta is primarily a girl name.

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