James vs Valeria

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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Valeria

Girl #161 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"strength, valor"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Romanian Russian Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#161
Total SSA Count
1,865
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Val, Vale, Vali

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Valeria Rank #161

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #161 for Valeria.

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

Valeria ___

  • Valeria Rose
  • Valeria Grace
  • Valeria Marie
  • Valeria Sofia
  • Valeria Elena
  • Valeria Isabel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Valeria

Sebastian Matteo Isabella Lucia Rafael

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Valeria more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Valeria at #161 in the United States.

What do James and Valeria mean?

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

Are James and Valeria boy or girl names?

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

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