James vs Vuk

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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Vuk

Boy #6,236 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wolf"

Origin: Old Slavic

Cultural Roots

Serbian Croatian Montenegrin South Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,236
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Vuk Rank #6,236

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6236 for Vuk.

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

Vuk ___

  • Vuk Stefan
  • Vuk Milan
  • Vuk Nikola
  • Vuk Dragoljub
  • Vuk Bojan
  • Vuk Aleksander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Vuk

Milica Jovana Dragana Stefan Nikola

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Vuk more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Vuk at #6236 in the United States.

What do James and Vuk mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Vuk means "wolf" (Old Slavic origin).

Are James and Vuk boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Vuk is primarily a boy name.

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