James vs Valente

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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Valente

Boy #3,943 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, brave, valiant"

Origin: Latin (valens)

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,943
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Val

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Valente Rank #3,943

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3943 for Valente.

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

Valente ___

  • Valente Giovanni
  • Valente Marco
  • Valente Cruz
  • Valente Rafael
  • Valente Matteo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Valente

Valentina Dante Isabella Marco Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Valente more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Valente at #3943 in the United States.

What do James and Valente mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Valente means "strong, brave, valiant" (Latin (valens) origin).

Are James and Valente boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Valente is primarily a boy name.

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