James vs Vidhur

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

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Vidhur

Boy #33,883 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Wise, skillful, knowing; one who is learned"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Sanskrit

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#33,883
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Vid

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Vidhur Rank #33,883

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #33883 for Vidhur.

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

Vidhur ___

  • Vidhur Kumar
  • Vidhur Raj
  • Vidhur Dev

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Vidhur

Arjun Kiran Rohan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Vidhur more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Vidhur at #33883 in the United States.

What do James and Vidhur mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Vidhur means "Wise, skillful, knowing; one who is learned" (Sanskrit origin).

Are James and Vidhur boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Vidhur is primarily a boy name.

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