James vs Tayshawn

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
Tayshawn Rank #5,798

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5798 for Tayshawn.

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

Tayshawn ___

  • Tayshawn James
  • Tayshawn Michael
  • Tayshawn Andre
  • Tayshawn Antoine
  • Tayshawn Lamont
  • Tayshawn Darius

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tayshawn

Deshawn Javonte Kamari Nia Amara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tayshawn more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tayshawn at #5798 in the United States.

What do James and Tayshawn mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tayshawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are James and Tayshawn boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tayshawn is primarily a boy name.

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