James vs Sergio

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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Sergio

Boy #402 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"servant, shepherd"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#402
Total SSA Count
799
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Serg, Serge

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Sergio Rank #402

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #402 for Sergio.

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

Sergio ___

  • Sergio Antonio
  • Sergio Luis
  • Sergio Rafael
  • Sergio Miguel
  • Sergio Carlos
  • Sergio Alejandro

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sergio

Isabella Marco Valentina Emilio Lucia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sergio more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sergio at #402 in the United States.

What do James and Sergio mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Sergio means "servant, shepherd" (Latin origin).

Are James and Sergio boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Sergio is primarily a boy name.

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