James vs Vasilios

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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Vasilios

Boy #6,167 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"royal, kingly"

Origin: Greek basileus

Cultural Roots

Greek Cypriot Eastern Orthodox

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,167
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Vasilis, Vasso, Bill

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Vasilios Rank #6,167

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6167 for Vasilios.

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

Vasilios ___

  • Vasilios Konstantinos
  • Vasilios Alexandros
  • Vasilios Georgios
  • Vasilios Nikolaos
  • Vasilios Dimitrios

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Vasilios

Konstantinos Georgios Eleni Maria Despina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Vasilios more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Vasilios at #6167 in the United States.

What do James and Vasilios mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Vasilios means "royal, kingly" (Greek basileus origin).

Are James and Vasilios boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Vasilios is primarily a boy name.

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