James vs Vicente

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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Vicente

Boy #638 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"conquering, victorious"

Origin: Latin (vincere)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#638
Total SSA Count
438
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Vince, Cente

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Vicente Rank #638

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #638 for Vicente.

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

Vicente ___

  • Vicente Antonio
  • Vicente Rafael
  • Vicente Miguel
  • Vicente Alejandro
  • Vicente Jose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Vicente

Diego Sofia Gabriela Mateo Camila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Vicente more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Vicente at #638 in the United States.

What do James and Vicente mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Vicente means "conquering, victorious" (Latin (vincere) origin).

Are James and Vicente boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Vicente is primarily a boy name.

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