James vs Taytum

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

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Taytum

Girl #714 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Tatas homestead, cheerful settlement"

Origin: Old English place name

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#714
Total SSA Count
392
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Tay, Tate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Taytum Rank #714

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #714 for Taytum.

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

Taytum ___

  • Taytum Rose
  • Taytum Mae
  • Taytum Lynn
  • Taytum Grace
  • Taytum Nicole
  • Taytum Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Taytum

Paxton Brynlee Hadley Ryder Peyton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Taytum more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Taytum at #714 in the United States.

What do James and Taytum mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Taytum means "Tatas homestead, cheerful settlement" (Old English place name origin).

Are James and Taytum boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Taytum is primarily a girl name.

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