James vs Taris

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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Taris

Boy #21,001 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"modern variant possibly related to 'bull' (Taurus) or 'morning star' (Tariq)"

Origin: Modern American

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21,001
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Tar, Ari

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Taris Rank #21,001

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #21001 for Taris.

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

Taris ___

  • Taris James
  • Taris Lee
  • Taris Michael
  • Taris Alexander
  • Taris Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Taris

Daris Malik Zara Kezia Devante

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Taris more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Taris at #21001 in the United States.

What do James and Taris mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Taris means "modern variant possibly related to 'bull' (Taurus) or 'morning star' (Tariq)" (Modern American origin).

Are James and Taris boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Taris is primarily a boy name.

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