James vs Vegas

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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Vegas

Boy #5,635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the meadows, fertile plains"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

American Spanish Mexican

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,635
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Veg, V

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Vegas Rank #5,635

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5635 for Vegas.

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

Vegas ___

  • Vegas Ray
  • Vegas Cruz
  • Vegas Ace
  • Vegas Stone
  • Vegas Cole
  • Vegas James

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Vegas

Phoenix Reno Cruz Paloma Rio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Vegas more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Vegas at #5635 in the United States.

What do James and Vegas mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Vegas means "the meadows, fertile plains" (Spanish origin).

Are James and Vegas boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Vegas is primarily a boy name.

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