James vs Tallie

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
Tallie Rank #6,718

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6718 for Tallie.

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

Tallie ___

  • Tallie Rose
  • Tallie Anne
  • Tallie Grace
  • Tallie Jane
  • Tallie Mae
  • Tallie Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tallie

Noa Ora Lior Ari Eli

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tallie more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tallie at #6718 in the United States.

What do James and Tallie mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tallie means "dew of heaven, my dew" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Tallie boy or girl names?

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

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