James vs Roberth

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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Roberth

Boy #5,878 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,878
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rob, Bobby, Beto

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Roberth Rank #5,878

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5878 for Roberth.

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

Roberth ___

  • Roberth Alexander
  • Roberth Emmanuel
  • Roberth Sebastian
  • Roberth Antonio
  • Roberth Miguel
  • Roberth Fernando

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Roberth

Valentina Isabella Santiago Emilio Gabriela

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Roberth more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Roberth at #5878 in the United States.

What do James and Roberth mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Roberth means "bright fame" (Old High German origin).

Are James and Roberth boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Roberth is primarily a boy name.

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