James vs Rui

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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Rui

Boy #2,294 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"glorious ruler"

Origin: Germanic via Portuguese

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian Japanese Chinese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,294
Total SSA Count
62
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rui

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Rui Rank #2,294

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2294 for Rui.

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

Rui ___

  • Rui Antonio
  • Rui Miguel
  • Rui Carlos
  • Rui Alexandre
  • Rui Haruki
  • Rui Eito

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Rui

Ines Ana Diego Mia Sora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Rui more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Rui at #2294 in the United States.

What do James and Rui mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Rui means "glorious ruler" (Germanic via Portuguese origin).

Are James and Rui boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Rui is primarily a boy name.

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