James vs Theo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Biblical

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Boy #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

English Greek French German American

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James Rank #5

Theo Rank #80

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #80 for Theo.

Is James or Theo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Theo at #80 in the United States.

What do James and Theo mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Theo means "gift of God" (Greek (theodoros) origin).

Are James and Theo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Theo is primarily a boy name.