James vs Tegan

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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Tegan

Girl #2,062 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"darling, beloved treasure"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh British Australian Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,062
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Teg

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Tegan Rank #2,062

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2062 for Tegan.

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

Tegan ___

  • Tegan Rose
  • Tegan Leigh
  • Tegan Grace
  • Tegan Nia
  • Tegan Claire
  • Tegan Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tegan

Megan Dylan Rhiannon Owen Seren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tegan more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tegan at #2062 in the United States.

What do James and Tegan mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tegan means "darling, beloved treasure" (Welsh origin).

Are James and Tegan boy or girl names?

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

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