James vs Valencia

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
Valencia Rank #1,268

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1268 for Valencia.

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

Valencia ___

  • Valencia Rose
  • Valencia Grace
  • Valencia Marie
  • Valencia Sofia
  • Valencia Elena
  • Valencia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Valencia

Valentina Mateo Sebastian Lucia Rafael

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Valencia more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Valencia at #1268 in the United States.

What do James and Valencia mean?

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

Are James and Valencia boy or girl names?

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

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