James vs Rodrigo

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

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Rodrigo

Boy #482 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"famous ruler"

Origin: Visigothic/Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian Italian Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#482
Total SSA Count
640
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rodi, Rodri, Rod

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Rodrigo Rank #482

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #482 for Rodrigo.

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

Rodrigo ___

  • Rodrigo Alejandro
  • Rodrigo Luis
  • Rodrigo Antonio
  • Rodrigo Miguel
  • Rodrigo Carlos
  • Rodrigo Javier

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Rodrigo

Santiago Valentina Isabella Mateo Sebastián

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Rodrigo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Rodrigo at #482 in the United States.

What do James and Rodrigo mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Rodrigo means "famous ruler" (Visigothic/Germanic origin).

Are James and Rodrigo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Rodrigo is primarily a boy name.

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