James vs Virlan

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

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Virlan

Boy #6,254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave, valiant"

Origin: Romanian

Cultural Roots

Romanian Moldovan Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,254
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Virl, Lan

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Virlan Rank #6,254

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6254 for Virlan.

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

Virlan ___

  • Virlan Alexandru
  • Virlan Mihai
  • Virlan Ion
  • Virlan Stefan
  • Virlan Gabriel
  • Virlan Andrei

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Virlan

Andrei Razvan Bogdan Stefan Ioana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Virlan more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Virlan at #6254 in the United States.

What do James and Virlan mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Virlan means "brave, valiant" (Romanian origin).

Are James and Virlan boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Virlan is primarily a boy name.

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