James vs Victoria

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
Victoria Rank #48

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #48 for Victoria.

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

Victoria ___

  • Victoria Rose
  • Victoria Elizabeth
  • Victoria Grace
  • Victoria Anne
  • Victoria Louise
  • Victoria Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Victoria

Charlotte Eleanor Elizabeth Albert Edward

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Victoria more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Victoria at #48 in the United States.

What do James and Victoria mean?

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

Are James and Victoria boy or girl names?

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

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