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James vs Tramaine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Girl #2,583 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"holder of the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,583
Total SSA Count
68
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Tramaine

Boy #5,882 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement on the rock, homestead"

Origin: Cornish/Celtic

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,882
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #2,583
Tramaine Rank #5,882

James is more popular, ranked #2583 vs #5882 for Tramaine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tramaine more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #2583 compared to Tramaine at #5882 in the United States.

What do James and Tramaine mean?

James means "holder of the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tramaine means "settlement on the rock, homestead" (Cornish/Celtic origin).

Are James and Tramaine boy or girl names?

James is primarily a girl name. Tramaine is primarily a boy name.

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