James vs Taz

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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Taz

Boy #4,780 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"cup, goblet"

Origin: Persian/Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Persian Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,780
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Taz Rank #4,780

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4780 for Taz.

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

Taz ___

  • Taz Lee
  • Taz James
  • Taz Michael
  • Taz Ray
  • Taz Elias
  • Taz Jay

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Taz

Zoe Rex Nova Cruz Bex

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Taz more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Taz at #4780 in the United States.

What do James and Taz mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Taz means "cup, goblet" (Persian/Hebrew origin).

Are James and Taz boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Taz is primarily a boy name.

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