James vs Valor

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
Valor Rank #1,465

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1465 for Valor.

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

Valor ___

  • Valor James
  • Valor Reed
  • Valor Stone
  • Valor Drake
  • Valor Knox

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Valor

Justice Honor Brave Sage Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Valor more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Valor at #1465 in the United States.

What do James and Valor mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Valor means "courage, bravery" (Latin origin).

Are James and Valor boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Valor is primarily a boy name.

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