James vs Taylon

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
Taylon Rank #3,760

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3760 for Taylon.

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

Taylon ___

  • Taylon James
  • Taylon Lee
  • Taylon Michael
  • Taylon Wayne
  • Taylon Ray
  • Taylon Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Taylon

Jaylon Dylon Kaylon Taylor Jordan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Taylon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Taylon at #3760 in the United States.

What do James and Taylon mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Taylon means "tailor; one who cuts" (Old French via English origin).

Are James and Taylon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Taylon is primarily a boy name.

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