James vs Valerio

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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Valerio

Boy #3,953 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, healthy"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Romanian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,953
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Vale, Vali

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Valerio Rank #3,953

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3953 for Valerio.

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

Valerio ___

  • Valerio Marco
  • Valerio Luis
  • Valerio Rafael
  • Valerio Antonio
  • Valerio Giovanni
  • Valerio Sebastian

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Valerio

Valeria Marco Elena Giulia Lorenzo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Valerio more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Valerio at #3953 in the United States.

What do James and Valerio mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Valerio means "strong, healthy" (Latin origin).

Are James and Valerio boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Valerio is primarily a boy name.

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