James vs Robeto

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

Robeto

Boy #40,812 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#40,812
Total SSA Count
5
Nicknames
Rob, Robe, Robey

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Robeto Rank #40,812

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #40812 for Robeto.

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

Robeto ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Robeto

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Robeto more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Robeto at #40812 in the United States.

What do James and Robeto mean?

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

Are James and Robeto boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Robeto is primarily a boy name.

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