James vs Vaughn

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
Vaughn Rank #1,188

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1188 for Vaughn.

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

Vaughn ___

  • Vaughn James
  • Vaughn Michael
  • Vaughn Alexander
  • Vaughn William
  • Vaughn Henry
  • Vaughn Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Vaughn

Brooks Camden Reid Sloane Greer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Vaughn more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Vaughn at #1188 in the United States.

What do James and Vaughn mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Vaughn means "small, junior" (Welsh origin).

Are James and Vaughn boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Vaughn is primarily a boy name.

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