James vs Valdis

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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Valdis

Boy #42,643 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"power of the slain, ruler of the dead"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Latvian Norse Scandinavian Baltic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#42,643
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Val

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Valdis Rank #42,643

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #42643 for Valdis.

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

Valdis ___

  • Valdis Erik
  • Valdis Gunnar
  • Valdis Leif
  • Valdis Bjorn
  • Valdis Sigurd

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Valdis

Ragnar Sigrid Helga Astrid Ingvar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Valdis more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Valdis at #42643 in the United States.

What do James and Valdis mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Valdis means "power of the slain, ruler of the dead" (Old Norse origin).

Are James and Valdis boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Valdis is primarily a boy name.

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