James vs Tabitha

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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Tabitha

Girl #1,517 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gazelle"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Christian English American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,517
Total SSA Count
142
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tabby, Tab, Tibby

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Tabitha Rank #1,517

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1517 for Tabitha.

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

Tabitha ___

  • Tabitha Rose
  • Tabitha Jane
  • Tabitha Claire
  • Tabitha Ann
  • Tabitha Louise
  • Tabitha Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tabitha

Beatrice Phineas Caspian Cordelia Barnabas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tabitha more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tabitha at #1517 in the United States.

What do James and Tabitha mean?

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

Are James and Tabitha boy or girl names?

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

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