James vs Vincent

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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Vincent

Boy #111 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to prevail, to win"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French English Italian Spanish Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#111
Total SSA Count
3,158
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Vince, Vinnie, Vin

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Vincent Rank #111

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #111 for Vincent.

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

Vincent ___

  • Vincent James
  • Vincent Thomas
  • Vincent Louis
  • Vincent Edward
  • Vincent Charles
  • Vincent August

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Vincent

Theodore Julian Genevieve Cecelia Sebastian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Vincent more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Vincent at #111 in the United States.

What do James and Vincent mean?

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

Are James and Vincent boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Vincent is primarily a boy name.

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