James vs Josephthomas

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

James Rank #5
Josephthomas Rank #41,402

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #41402 for Josephthomas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

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

Josephthomas ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Josephthomas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Josephthomas more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Josephthomas at #41402 in the United States.

What do James and Josephthomas mean?

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

Are James and Josephthomas boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Josephthomas is primarily a boy name.

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