James vs Rogelio

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

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Rogelio

Boy #1,155 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"famous spear"

Origin: Old Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Mexican Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,155
Total SSA Count
182
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rogelio, Roge, Lio

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Rogelio Rank #1,155

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1155 for Rogelio.

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

Rogelio ___

  • Rogelio Antonio
  • Rogelio Jesús
  • Rogelio Alejandro
  • Rogelio Fernando
  • Rogelio Ignacio
  • Rogelio Xavier

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Rogelio

Dolores Esperanza Aurelio Consuelo Felipe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Rogelio more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Rogelio at #1155 in the United States.

What do James and Rogelio mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Rogelio means "famous spear" (Old Germanic origin).

Are James and Rogelio boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Rogelio is primarily a boy name.

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