James vs Tate

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
Tate Rank #210

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #210 for Tate.

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

Tate ___

  • Tate William
  • Tate Henry
  • Tate James
  • Tate Oliver
  • Tate Alexander
  • Tate Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tate

Knox Beau Sloane Quinn Jude

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tate more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tate at #210 in the United States.

What do James and Tate mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tate means "cheerful, pleasant" (Old English origin).

Are James and Tate boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tate is primarily a boy name.

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