James vs Taeo

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

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Taeo

Boy #6,082 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek via Theo/Theodore

Cultural Roots

American Polynesian Maori

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,082
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tae, T

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Taeo Rank #6,082

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6082 for Taeo.

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

Taeo ___

  • Taeo James
  • Taeo Alexander
  • Taeo William
  • Taeo River
  • Taeo Kai
  • Taeo Marcus

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Taeo

Kaleo Maia Zara Beau Koa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Taeo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Taeo at #6082 in the United States.

What do James and Taeo mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Taeo means "gift of God" (Greek via Theo/Theodore origin).

Are James and Taeo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Taeo is primarily a boy name.

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