James vs Vanderbilt

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

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Vanderbilt

Boy #31,068 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Bilt (a hilly area near Utrecht, Netherlands)"

Origin: Dutch

Cultural Roots

American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31,068
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Van, Billy, Bilt

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Vanderbilt Rank #31,068

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #31068 for Vanderbilt.

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

Vanderbilt ___

  • Vanderbilt James
  • Vanderbilt William
  • Vanderbilt Cornelius
  • Vanderbilt Henry
  • Vanderbilt Charles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Vanderbilt

Rockefeller Carnegie Sterling Wellington

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Vanderbilt more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Vanderbilt at #31068 in the United States.

What do James and Vanderbilt mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Vanderbilt means "from the Bilt (a hilly area near Utrecht, Netherlands)" (Dutch origin).

Are James and Vanderbilt boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Vanderbilt is primarily a boy name.

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