James vs Vada

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

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Vada

Girl #960 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#960
Total SSA Count
272
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Vay, Dee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Vada Rank #960

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #960 for Vada.

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

Vada ___

  • Vada Rose
  • Vada Mae
  • Vada Jean
  • Vada Lynn
  • Vada Ann
  • Vada Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Vada

Mabel Elsie Eugene Winifred Hazel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Vada more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Vada at #960 in the United States.

What do James and Vada mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Vada means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are James and Vada boy or girl names?

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

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