James vs Verlen

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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Verlen

Girl #37,175 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"alder tree grove (from Gaulish via Vernon)"

Origin: Gaulish/French

Cultural Roots

American English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#37,175
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Verlie, Veri, Lennie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Verlen Rank #37,175

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #37175 for Verlen.

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

Verlen ___

  • Verlen Mae
  • Verlen Jean
  • Verlen Louise
  • Verlen Ann
  • Verlen Ruth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Verlen

Merle Verna Erline Opal Bertha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Verlen more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Verlen at #37175 in the United States.

What do James and Verlen mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Verlen means "alder tree grove (from Gaulish via Vernon)" (Gaulish/French origin).

Are James and Verlen boy or girl names?

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

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