James vs Vera

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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Vera

Girl #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"faith"

Origin: Russian/Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian English Spanish Italian Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#226
Total SSA Count
1,351
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Vera Rank #226

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #226 for Vera.

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

Vera ___

  • Vera Rose
  • Vera Louise
  • Vera Grace
  • Vera Mae
  • Vera Jane
  • Vera Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Vera

Hugo Felix Iris Cora Otto

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Vera more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Vera at #226 in the United States.

What do James and Vera mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Vera means "faith" (Russian/Slavic origin).

Are James and Vera boy or girl names?

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

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