James vs Teagan

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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Teagan

Girl #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, attractive"

Origin: Welsh / Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Welsh American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#333
Total SSA Count
936
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Tea, Tee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Teagan Rank #333

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #333 for Teagan.

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

Teagan ___

  • Teagan Rose
  • Teagan Marie
  • Teagan Grace
  • Teagan Rae
  • Teagan Jo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Teagan

Maeve Saoirse Keegan Fionn Aoife

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Teagan more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Teagan at #333 in the United States.

What do James and Teagan mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Teagan means "beautiful, attractive" (Welsh / Irish origin).

Are James and Teagan boy or girl names?

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

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