James vs Teddie

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
Teddie Rank #5,567

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5567 for Teddie.

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

Teddie ___

  • Teddie Rose
  • Teddie June
  • Teddie Mae
  • Teddie Grace
  • Teddie Jane
  • Teddie Lou

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Teddie

Freddie Archie Billie Rosie Charlie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Teddie more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Teddie at #5567 in the United States.

What do James and Teddie mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Teddie means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are James and Teddie boy or girl names?

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

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