James vs Roma

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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Roma

Girl #1,680 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Rome, the eternal city"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Indian Russian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,680
Total SSA Count
121
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ro, Romi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Roma Rank #1,680

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1680 for Roma.

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

Roma ___

  • Roma Grace
  • Roma Victoria
  • Roma Elena
  • Roma Lucia
  • Roma Isabella
  • Roma Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Roma

Siena Florence Venice Nico Marco

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Roma more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Roma at #1680 in the United States.

What do James and Roma mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Roma means "from Rome, the eternal city" (Latin origin).

Are James and Roma boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Roma is primarily a girl name.

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