James vs Valley

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

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Valley

Girl #1,519 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"valley, sheltered lowland between hills"

Origin: Old French via Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,519
Total SSA Count
142
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Val, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Valley Rank #1,519

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1519 for Valley.

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

Valley ___

  • Valley Rose
  • Valley June
  • Valley Mae
  • Valley Grace
  • Valley Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Valley

River Meadow Sage Forrest Prairie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Valley more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Valley at #1519 in the United States.

What do James and Valley mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Valley means "valley, sheltered lowland between hills" (Old French via Latin origin).

Are James and Valley boy or girl names?

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

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