James vs Tamar

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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Tamar

Girl #2,364 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"date palm tree"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Israeli Georgian Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,364
Total SSA Count
77
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tammy, Tami

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Tamar Rank #2,364

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2364 for Tamar.

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

Tamar ___

  • Tamar Ruth
  • Tamar Leah
  • Tamar Sarah
  • Tamar Miriam
  • Tamar Naomi
  • Tamar Rachel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tamar

Dvora Naomi Yael Amos Ariel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tamar more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tamar at #2364 in the United States.

What do James and Tamar mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tamar means "date palm tree" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Tamar boy or girl names?

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

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