James vs Vinay

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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Vinay

Boy #29,533 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"modesty, proper behavior"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#29,533
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Vinu, Vin

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Vinay Rank #29,533

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #29533 for Vinay.

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

Vinay ___

  • Vinay Kumar
  • Vinay Prasad
  • Vinay Raj
  • Vinay Mohan
  • Vinay Shankar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Vinay

Vijay Sanjay Priya Sunita Ramesh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Vinay more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Vinay at #29533 in the United States.

What do James and Vinay mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Vinay means "modesty, proper behavior" (Sanskrit origin).

Are James and Vinay boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Vinay is primarily a boy name.

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