James vs Vale

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Vale Rank #6,942

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6942 for Vale.

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

Vale ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Vale

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Vale more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Vale at #6942 in the United States.

What do James and Vale mean?

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

Are James and Vale boy or girl names?

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

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