James vs Teigan

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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Teigan

Girl #2,805 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, dear"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,805
Total SSA Count
60
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tei, Tay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Teigan Rank #2,805

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2805 for Teigan.

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

Teigan ___

  • Teigan Rose
  • Teigan Mae
  • Teigan Grace
  • Teigan Marie
  • Teigan Jade
  • Teigan Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Teigan

Erin Dylan Sienna Rowan Freya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Teigan more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Teigan at #2805 in the United States.

What do James and Teigan mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Teigan means "beloved, dear" (Welsh origin).

Are James and Teigan boy or girl names?

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

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