James vs Viliami

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
Viliami Rank #10,296

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #10296 for Viliami.

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

Viliami ___

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 Viliami

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Viliami more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Viliami at #10296 in the United States.

What do James and Viliami mean?

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

Are James and Viliami boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Viliami is primarily a boy name.

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