James vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

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James Rank #5

Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5 for James.

Is James or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to James at #5 in the United States.

What do James and Theodore mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are James and Theodore boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.