James vs Roberto

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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Roberto

Boy #554 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright fame, shining glory"

Origin: Germanic Hrodebert

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#554
Total SSA Count
538
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Berto, Rob, Robb

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Roberto Rank #554

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #554 for Roberto.

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

Roberto ___

  • Roberto Carlos
  • Roberto Antonio
  • Roberto Alejandro
  • Roberto Miguel
  • Roberto Javier
  • Roberto Luis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Roberto

Carlos Diego Isabella Valentina Miguel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Roberto more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Roberto at #554 in the United States.

What do James and Roberto mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Roberto means "bright fame, shining glory" (Germanic Hrodebert origin).

Are James and Roberto boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Roberto is primarily a boy name.

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