James vs Tadhg

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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Tadhg

Boy #3,205 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"poet, philosopher"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish Gaelic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,205
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tag, Teague

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Tadhg Rank #3,205

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3205 for Tadhg.

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

Tadhg ___

  • Tadhg James
  • Tadhg Patrick
  • Tadhg Finn
  • Tadhg Cormac
  • Tadhg Seán
  • Tadhg Brendan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tadhg

Saoirse Fionn Niamh Ciarán Aoife

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tadhg more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tadhg at #3205 in the United States.

What do James and Tadhg mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tadhg means "poet, philosopher" (Old Irish origin).

Are James and Tadhg boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tadhg is primarily a boy name.

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