James vs Vihan

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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Vihan

Boy #4,900 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dawn, beginning of a new day"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Gujarati Hindi-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,900
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Vi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Vihan Rank #4,900

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4900 for Vihan.

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

Vihan ___

  • Vihan Raj
  • Vihan Dev
  • Vihan Aryan
  • Vihan Kumar
  • Vihan Rohan
  • Vihan Akash

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Vihan

Aanya Priya Aryan Meera Aarav

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Vihan more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Vihan at #4900 in the United States.

What do James and Vihan mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Vihan means "dawn, beginning of a new day" (Sanskrit origin).

Are James and Vihan boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Vihan is primarily a boy name.

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