James vs Romulus

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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Romulus

Boy #3,662 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of Rome, strength"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman Latin Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,662
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rom, Romy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Romulus Rank #3,662

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3662 for Romulus.

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

Romulus ___

  • Romulus Augustus
  • Romulus Felix
  • Romulus Alexander
  • Romulus Marcus
  • Romulus James
  • Romulus Leo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Romulus

Remus Octavia Julius Livia Caspian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Romulus more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Romulus at #3662 in the United States.

What do James and Romulus mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Romulus means "of Rome, strength" (Latin origin).

Are James and Romulus boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Romulus is primarily a boy name.

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