James vs Videl

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

Videl

Girl #5,870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"she who sees, vision"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,870
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Vi, Vidi, Deli

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Videl Rank #5,870

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5870 for Videl.

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

Videl ___

  • Videl Rose
  • Videl Marie
  • Videl Lynn
  • Videl Grace
  • Videl Joy
  • Videl Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Videl

Gohan Pan Goku Bulma Trunks

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Videl more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Videl at #5870 in the United States.

What do James and Videl mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Videl means "she who sees, vision" (Latin origin).

Are James and Videl boy or girl names?

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

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