James vs Rome

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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Rome

Boy #454 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from Rome, the Eternal City"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian American Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#454
Total SSA Count
688
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Rome Rank #454

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #454 for Rome.

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

Rome ___

  • Rome James
  • Rome Alexander
  • Rome Michael
  • Rome Anthony
  • Rome Sebastian
  • Rome Julian

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Rome

Milan Paris Venice Atlas Cairo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Rome more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Rome at #454 in the United States.

What do James and Rome mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Rome means "from Rome, the Eternal City" (Latin origin).

Are James and Rome boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Rome is primarily a boy name.

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