James vs Virginia

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
Virginia Rank #510

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #510 for Virginia.

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

Virginia ___

  • Virginia Rose
  • Virginia Mae
  • Virginia Claire
  • Virginia Jane
  • Virginia Elizabeth
  • Virginia Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Virginia

Fitzgerald Theodore Edmund Beatrice Cordelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Virginia more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Virginia at #510 in the United States.

What do James and Virginia mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Virginia means "pure, maiden" (Latin origin).

Are James and Virginia boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Virginia is primarily a girl name.

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