James vs Venus

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

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Venus

Girl #1,727 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"love, desire, beauty"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Roman Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,727
Total SSA Count
117
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ven, Vee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Venus Rank #1,727

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1727 for Venus.

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

Venus ___

  • Venus Marie
  • Venus Grace
  • Venus Rose
  • Venus Serena
  • Venus Diana
  • Venus Celeste

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Venus

Serena Apollo Diana Athena Iris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Venus more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Venus at #1727 in the United States.

What do James and Venus mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Venus means "love, desire, beauty" (Latin origin).

Are James and Venus boy or girl names?

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

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