James vs Vince

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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Vince

Boy #1,446 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to conquer, to win"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,446
Total SSA Count
125
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Vin, Viy, Viie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Vince Rank #1,446

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1446 for Vince.

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

Vince ___

  • Vince James
  • Vince Anthony
  • Vince Paul
  • Vince Michael
  • Vince Patrick
  • Vince David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Vince

Nick Dean Frank Tony Marco

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Vince more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Vince at #1446 in the United States.

What do James and Vince mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Vince means "to conquer, to win" (Latin origin).

Are James and Vince boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Vince is primarily a boy name.

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