James vs Sixto

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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Sixto

Boy #5,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sixth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,796
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Six, Sito, Sixtito

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Sixto Rank #5,796

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5796 for Sixto.

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

Sixto ___

  • Sixto Antonio
  • Sixto Miguel
  • Sixto Jose
  • Sixto Carlos
  • Sixto Eduardo
  • Sixto Rafael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Sixto

Octavio Segundo Quintino Isabel Carmen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Sixto more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Sixto at #5796 in the United States.

What do James and Sixto mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Sixto means "sixth" (Latin origin).

Are James and Sixto boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Sixto is primarily a boy name.

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