James vs Tallon

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

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Tallon

Boy #5,434 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"claw of a bird of prey"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,434
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tal, Tally

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Tallon Rank #5,434

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5434 for Tallon.

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

Tallon ___

  • Tallon James
  • Tallon Lee
  • Tallon Ray
  • Tallon Cole
  • Tallon Dean
  • Tallon Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tallon

Hunter Ryder Blaze Zoe Haley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tallon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tallon at #5434 in the United States.

What do James and Tallon mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tallon means "claw of a bird of prey" (Old French origin).

Are James and Tallon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tallon is primarily a boy name.

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