James vs Tahj

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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Tahj

Boy #1,420 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"crown"

Origin: Arabic/Persian

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian South Asian African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,420
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Tahj Rank #1,420

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1420 for Tahj.

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

Tahj ___

  • Tahj Alexander
  • Tahj Michael
  • Tahj James
  • Tahj Xavier
  • Tahj Isaiah
  • Tahj Royal

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tahj

Zara Amira Khalil Amara Nouri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tahj more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tahj at #1420 in the United States.

What do James and Tahj mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tahj means "crown" (Arabic/Persian origin).

Are James and Tahj boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tahj is primarily a boy name.

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