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James vs Tucker

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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Tucker

Boy #200 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cloth fuller, fabric tucker"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#200
Total SSA Count
1,781
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Tucker Rank #200

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #200 for Tucker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tucker more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tucker at #200 in the United States.

What do James and Tucker mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tucker means "cloth fuller, fabric tucker" (Old English origin).

Are James and Tucker boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tucker is primarily a boy name.

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