James vs Vir

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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Vir

Boy #5,051 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hero, brave man"

Origin: Sanskrit vira

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Punjabi Latin-influenced

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,051
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Vir Rank #5,051

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5051 for Vir.

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

Vir ___

  • Vir Dev
  • Vir Raj
  • Vir Kumar
  • Vir Singh
  • Vir Nath
  • Vir Arjun

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Vir

Dhruv Arjun Dev Tara Diya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Vir more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Vir at #5051 in the United States.

What do James and Vir mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Vir means "hero, brave man" (Sanskrit vira origin).

Are James and Vir boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Vir is primarily a boy name.

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