James vs Tanis

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
Tanis Rank #20,563

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #20563 for Tanis.

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

Tanis ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tanis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tanis more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tanis at #20563 in the United States.

What do James and Tanis mean?

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

Are James and Tanis boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tanis is primarily a boy name.

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