James vs Vinicius

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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Vinicius

Boy #6,022 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"of the vine, wine merchant"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Brazilian Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,022
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Vini, Vinnie, Vin

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Vinicius Rank #6,022

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6022 for Vinicius.

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

Vinicius ___

  • Vinicius Gabriel
  • Vinicius Lucas
  • Vinicius Rafael
  • Vinicius Eduardo
  • Vinicius Miguel
  • Vinicius Felipe

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Vinicius

Beatriz Isabella Mateus Rafael Camila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Vinicius more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Vinicius at #6022 in the United States.

What do James and Vinicius mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Vinicius means "of the vine, wine merchant" (Latin origin).

Are James and Vinicius boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Vinicius is primarily a boy name.

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