James vs Wilfredo

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

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Wilfredo

Boy #3,528 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"desiring peace, resolute peace"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Puerto Rican Dominican

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,528
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Wil, Willy, Fredo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Wilfredo Rank #3,528

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3528 for Wilfredo.

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

Wilfredo ___

  • Wilfredo Antonio
  • Wilfredo Jose
  • Wilfredo Luis
  • Wilfredo Manuel
  • Wilfredo Carlos
  • Wilfredo Rafael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Wilfredo

Gilberto Armando Hector Rosa Carmen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Wilfredo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Wilfredo at #3528 in the United States.

What do James and Wilfredo mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Wilfredo means "desiring peace, resolute peace" (Germanic origin).

Are James and Wilfredo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Wilfredo is primarily a boy name.

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