James vs Valentine

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
Valentine Rank #2,463

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2463 for Valentine.

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

Valentine ___

  • Valentine James
  • Valentine Louis
  • Valentine Pierre
  • Valentine Henri
  • Valentine Sebastien
  • Valentine Emile

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Valentine

Genevieve Celestine Maxime Isolde Florian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Valentine more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Valentine at #2463 in the United States.

What do James and Valentine mean?

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

Are James and Valentine boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Valentine is primarily a boy name.

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