James vs Tayo

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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Tayo

Boy #5,576 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sufficient wealth/blessing"

Origin: Yoruba

Cultural Roots

Yoruba Nigerian West African African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,576
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Tayo Rank #5,576

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5576 for Tayo.

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

Tayo ___

  • Tayo James
  • Tayo Emmanuel
  • Tayo Elijah
  • Tayo David
  • Tayo Michael
  • Tayo Samuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tayo

Ayo Kofi Zara Amara Dayo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tayo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tayo at #5576 in the United States.

What do James and Tayo mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tayo means "sufficient wealth/blessing" (Yoruba origin).

Are James and Tayo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tayo is primarily a boy name.

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