James vs Teller

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
Teller Rank #3,493

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3493 for Teller.

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

Teller ___

  • Teller James
  • Teller Cole
  • Teller Blake
  • Teller Ryan
  • Teller Dean
  • Teller Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Teller

Sloane Piper Sawyer Beckett Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Teller more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Teller at #3493 in the United States.

What do James and Teller mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Teller means "one who tells, narrator, counter of money" (Middle English origin).

Are James and Teller boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Teller is primarily a boy name.

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