James vs Vasco

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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Vasco

Boy #5,808 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crow, raven (from Basque bela)"

Origin: Basque

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Spanish Italian Galician Basque

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,808
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Vas

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Vasco Rank #5,808

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5808 for Vasco.

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

Vasco ___

  • Vasco Antonio
  • Vasco Miguel
  • Vasco Luis
  • Vasco Carlos
  • Vasco Henrique
  • Vasco Fernando

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Vasco

Marco Lucas Isabel Clara Ines

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Vasco more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Vasco at #5808 in the United States.

What do James and Vasco mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Vasco means "crow, raven (from Basque bela)" (Basque origin).

Are James and Vasco boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Vasco is primarily a boy name.

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