James vs Vincente

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

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Vincente

Boy #4,979 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"to conquer, victorious"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Latin American Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,979
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Vince, Vinnie, Vin

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Vincente Rank #4,979

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4979 for Vincente.

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

Vincente ___

  • Vincente Antonio
  • Vincente Carlos
  • Vincente Rafael
  • Vincente Miguel
  • Vincente Luis
  • Vincente Eduardo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Vincente

Santiago Mateo Isabella Lucia Alejandro

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Vincente more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Vincente at #4979 in the United States.

What do James and Vincente mean?

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

Are James and Vincente boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Vincente is primarily a boy name.

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