James vs Venice

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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Venice

Girl #3,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the city of Venice; the Veneti people"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,890
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ven, Veni

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Venice Rank #3,890

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3890 for Venice.

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

Venice ___

  • Venice Rose
  • Venice Marie
  • Venice Claire
  • Venice Elise
  • Venice Ann
  • Venice Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Venice

Florence Milan Helena Siena Beau

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Venice more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Venice at #3890 in the United States.

What do James and Venice mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Venice means "from the city of Venice; the Veneti people" (Latin origin).

Are James and Venice boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Venice is primarily a girl name.

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