James vs Vida

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
Vida Rank #1,023

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1023 for Vida.

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

Vida ___

  • Vida Rose
  • Vida Luz
  • Vida Carmen
  • Vida Esperanza
  • Vida Elena
  • Vida Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Vida

Cruz Mila Felix Paloma Rafael

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Vida more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Vida at #1023 in the United States.

What do James and Vida mean?

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

Are James and Vida boy or girl names?

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

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