James vs Vinh

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
Vinh Rank #4,571

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4571 for Vinh.

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

Vinh ___

  • Vinh Anh
  • Vinh Quang
  • Vinh Huu
  • Vinh Minh
  • Vinh Thanh
  • Vinh Long

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Vinh

Minh Lan Hoa Duc Ngoc

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Vinh more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Vinh at #4571 in the United States.

What do James and Vinh mean?

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

Are James and Vinh boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Vinh is primarily a boy name.

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