James vs Thomas

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 #39 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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James Rank #5

Thomas Rank #39

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #39 for Thomas.

Is James or Thomas more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Thomas at #39 in the United States.

What do James and Thomas mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Thomas means "Twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are James and Thomas boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Thomas is primarily a boy name.