James vs Romeo

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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Romeo

Boy #283 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pilgrim to Rome; from Rome"

Origin: Italian/Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#283
Total SSA Count
1,188
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ro, Romy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Romeo Rank #283

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #283 for Romeo.

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

Romeo ___

  • Romeo James
  • Romeo Alexander
  • Romeo Vincent
  • Romeo Sebastian
  • Romeo Luca
  • Romeo Marco

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Romeo

Juliet Valentina Sienna Luca Lorenzo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Romeo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Romeo at #283 in the United States.

What do James and Romeo mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Romeo means "pilgrim to Rome; from Rome" (Italian/Latin origin).

Are James and Romeo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Romeo is primarily a boy name.

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