James vs Vermont

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Vermont Rank #8,607

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #8607 for Vermont.

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

Vermont ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Vermont

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Vermont more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Vermont at #8607 in the United States.

What do James and Vermont mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Vermont boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Vermont is primarily a boy name.

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