James vs Tavares

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

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Tavares

Boy #6,025 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Taveiro; from the hermitage"

Origin: Portuguese

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian Cape Verdean African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,025
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tav, Tee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Tavares Rank #6,025

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6025 for Tavares.

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

Tavares ___

  • Tavares James
  • Tavares Andre
  • Tavares Michael
  • Tavares Leon
  • Tavares Ray
  • Tavares Emmanuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tavares

Darius Marcus Zara Amara Malik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tavares more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tavares at #6025 in the United States.

What do James and Tavares mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tavares means "son of Taveiro; from the hermitage" (Portuguese origin).

Are James and Tavares boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tavares is primarily a boy name.

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