James vs Vinnie

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
Vinnie Rank #5,713

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5713 for Vinnie.

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

Vinnie ___

  • Vinnie James
  • Vinnie Ray
  • Vinnie Lee
  • Vinnie Paul
  • Vinnie Scott
  • Vinnie Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Vinnie

Tommy Joey Frankie Nina Gina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Vinnie more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Vinnie at #5713 in the United States.

What do James and Vinnie mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Vinnie means "conquering, victorious" (Latin origin).

Are James and Vinnie boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Vinnie is primarily a boy name.

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