Itai vs James

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
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Itai Rank #4,710
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4710 for Itai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Itai ___

  • Itai Ariel
  • Itai Levi
  • Itai Noah
  • Itai Oren
  • Itai Eyal
  • Itai Ben

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Itai

Noa Rotem Adi Yoav Shira

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Itai or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Itai at #4710 in the United States.

What do Itai and James mean?

Itai means "God is with me" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Itai and James boy or girl names?

Itai is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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