James vs Teague

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
Teague Rank #4,518

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4518 for Teague.

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

Teague ___

  • Teague Patrick
  • Teague Brennan
  • Teague Cormac
  • Teague James
  • Teague Flynn
  • Teague Declan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Teague

Cormac Declan Finn Maeve Brigid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Teague more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Teague at #4518 in the United States.

What do James and Teague mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Teague means "poet; philosopher" (Old Irish origin).

Are James and Teague boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Teague is primarily a boy name.

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