James vs Tavaris

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
Tavaris Rank #5,832

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5832 for Tavaris.

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

Tavaris ___

  • Tavaris James
  • Tavaris Michael
  • Tavaris Lamont
  • Tavaris Deon
  • Tavaris Marcus

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tavaris

Darius Kendrick Layla Aaliyah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tavaris more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tavaris at #5832 in the United States.

What do James and Tavaris mean?

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

Are James and Tavaris boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tavaris is primarily a boy name.

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