James vs Vann

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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Vann

Boy #5,118 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"From; of the fen or marshland"

Origin: Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,118
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
1

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Vann Rank #5,118

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5118 for Vann.

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

Vann ___

  • Vann James
  • Vann Lee
  • Vann Michael
  • Vann Cole
  • Vann Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Vann

Finn Cole Reid Brooks Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Vann more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Vann at #5118 in the United States.

What do James and Vann mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Vann means "From; of the fen or marshland" (Dutch origin).

Are James and Vann boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Vann is primarily a boy name.

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