James vs Taydon

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
Taydon Rank #16,753

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #16753 for Taydon.

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

Taydon ___

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 Taydon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Taydon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Taydon at #16753 in the United States.

What do James and Taydon mean?

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

Are James and Taydon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Taydon is primarily a boy name.

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