James vs Valentina

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
Valentina Rank #47

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #47 for Valentina.

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

Valentina ___

  • Valentina Rose
  • Valentina Grace
  • Valentina Marie
  • Valentina Sofia
  • Valentina Luna
  • Valentina Isabella

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Valentina

Isabella Sofia Emilia Sebastian Matteo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Valentina more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Valentina at #47 in the United States.

What do James and Valentina mean?

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

Are James and Valentina boy or girl names?

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

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