James vs Ubaldo

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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Ubaldo

Boy #6,053 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"brave-hearted, bold spirit"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,053
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Baldo, Aldo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Ubaldo Rank #6,053

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6053 for Ubaldo.

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

Ubaldo ___

  • Ubaldo Enzo
  • Ubaldo Marco
  • Ubaldo Luca
  • Ubaldo Romano
  • Ubaldo Antonio
  • Ubaldo Sergio

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Ubaldo

Aldo Marco Lorenzo Carmela Lucia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Ubaldo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ubaldo at #6053 in the United States.

What do James and Ubaldo mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Ubaldo means "brave-hearted, bold spirit" (Old High German origin).

Are James and Ubaldo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Ubaldo is primarily a boy name.

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