James vs Tarl

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
Tarl Rank #17,221

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #17221 for Tarl.

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

Tarl ___

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 Tarl

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tarl more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tarl at #17221 in the United States.

What do James and Tarl mean?

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

Are James and Tarl boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tarl is primarily a boy name.

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