James vs Tayte

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

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Tayte

Boy #6,314 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"cheerful, bright, happy"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,314
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Tay, Taie, Taykins

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Tayte Rank #6,314

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6314 for Tayte.

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

Tayte ___

  • Tayte James
  • Tayte Lee
  • Tayte Allen
  • Tayte Parker
  • Tayte Cole
  • Tayte Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tayte

Bryce Chase Blaire Quinn Rylee

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tayte more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tayte at #6314 in the United States.

What do James and Tayte mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tayte means "cheerful, bright, happy" (Old English/Old Norse origin).

Are James and Tayte boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tayte is primarily a boy name.

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