James vs Viggo

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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Viggo

Boy #1,980 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"war, battle"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Danish Swedish Norwegian Icelandic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,980
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Vig

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Viggo Rank #1,980

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1980 for Viggo.

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

Viggo ___

  • Viggo James
  • Viggo Alexander
  • Viggo Finn
  • Viggo Leif
  • Viggo Soren
  • Viggo Henrik

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Viggo

Signe Astrid Freya Leif Bjorn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Viggo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Viggo at #1980 in the United States.

What do James and Viggo mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Viggo means "war, battle" (Old Norse origin).

Are James and Viggo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Viggo is primarily a boy name.

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