Tatum vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tatum

Boy #195 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cheerful settlement"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Biblical

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Tatum Rank #195

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #195 for Tatum.

Is Tatum or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tatum at #195 in the United States.

What do Tatum and James mean?

Tatum means "cheerful settlement" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Tatum and James boy or girl names?

Tatum is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.