James vs Tej

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
Tej Rank #6,477

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6477 for Tej.

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

Tej ___

  • Tej Arjun
  • Tej Rohan
  • Tej Veer
  • Tej Dev
  • Tej Raj
  • Tej Singh

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tej

Arya Priya Riya Kiran Dev

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tej more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tej at #6477 in the United States.

What do James and Tej mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tej means "brightness, radiance, splendor" (Sanskrit origin).

Are James and Tej boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tej is primarily a boy name.

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