James vs Rodrygo

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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Rodrygo

Boy #5,629 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"famous ruler, glory + power"

Origin: Visigothic (Hrodric)

Cultural Roots

Brazilian Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,629
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rod, Rodry

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Rodrygo Rank #5,629

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5629 for Rodrygo.

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

Rodrygo ___

  • Rodrygo Andres
  • Rodrygo Gabriel
  • Rodrygo Eduardo
  • Rodrygo Carlos
  • Rodrygo Mateus
  • Rodrygo Felipe

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Rodrygo

Vinicius Gabriel Lucas Gustavo Beatriz

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Rodrygo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Rodrygo at #5629 in the United States.

What do James and Rodrygo mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Rodrygo means "famous ruler, glory + power" (Visigothic (Hrodric) origin).

Are James and Rodrygo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Rodrygo is primarily a boy name.

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