James vs Valentin

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
Valentin Rank #747

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #747 for Valentin.

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

Valentin ___

  • Valentin Alexandre
  • Valentin Louis
  • Valentin Pierre
  • Valentin Hugo
  • Valentin Emile
  • Valentin Jules

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Valentin

Sebastian Lucien Matthieu Celeste Isabelle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Valentin more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Valentin at #747 in the United States.

What do James and Valentin mean?

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

Are James and Valentin boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Valentin is primarily a boy name.

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