James vs Tammy

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
Tammy Rank #4,823

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4823 for Tammy.

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

Tammy ___

  • Tammy Lynn
  • Tammy Jo
  • Tammy Marie
  • Tammy Ann
  • Tammy Sue
  • Tammy Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tammy

Debbie Donna Karen Bobby Jimmy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tammy more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tammy at #4823 in the United States.

What do James and Tammy mean?

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

Are James and Tammy boy or girl names?

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

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