James vs Vidale

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
Vidale Rank #14,035

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #14035 for Vidale.

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

Vidale ___

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 Vidale

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Vidale more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Vidale at #14035 in the United States.

What do James and Vidale mean?

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

Are James and Vidale boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Vidale is primarily a boy name.

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