James vs Soledad

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Soledad Rank #4,314

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4314 for Soledad.

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

Soledad ___

  • Soledad Maria
  • Soledad Isabel
  • Soledad Elena
  • Soledad Luz
  • Soledad Carmen
  • Soledad Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Soledad

Esperanza Consuelo Rafael Miguel Lucia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Soledad more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Soledad at #4314 in the United States.

What do James and Soledad mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Soledad means "solitude, loneliness" (Spanish origin).

Are James and Soledad boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Soledad is primarily a girl name.

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