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James vs Theon

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Theon

Boy #3,757 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"godly, divine"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,757
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Theon Rank #3,757

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3757 for Theon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Theon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Theon at #3757 in the United States.

What do James and Theon mean?

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

Are James and Theon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Theon is primarily a boy name.

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