James vs Vito

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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Vito

Boy #1,637 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"life"

Origin: Latin vita

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish American Sicilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,637
Total SSA Count
104
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Vit

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Vito Rank #1,637

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1637 for Vito.

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

Vito ___

  • Vito Anthony
  • Vito Marco
  • Vito Giovanni
  • Vito Michael
  • Vito James
  • Vito Rocco

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Vito

Marco Luigi Rosa Carmela Tony

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Vito more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Vito at #1637 in the United States.

What do James and Vito mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Vito means "life" (Latin vita origin).

Are James and Vito boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Vito is primarily a boy name.

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