James vs Tage

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
Tage Rank #4,180

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4180 for Tage.

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

Tage ___

  • Tage Erik
  • Tage Lars
  • Tage Henrik
  • Tage Bjorn
  • Tage Soren
  • Tage Axel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tage

Saga Soren Rune Freya Leif

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tage more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tage at #4180 in the United States.

What do James and Tage mean?

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

Are James and Tage boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tage is primarily a boy name.

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