James vs Tenley

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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Tenley

Girl #2,135 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"marsh clearing, ten's meadow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,135
Total SSA Count
89
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ten, Tennie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Tenley Rank #2,135

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2135 for Tenley.

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

Tenley ___

  • Tenley Mae
  • Tenley Grace
  • Tenley Rose
  • Tenley Claire
  • Tenley Jo
  • Tenley Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tenley

Hadley Henley Kinsley Brentley Ridley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tenley more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tenley at #2135 in the United States.

What do James and Tenley mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tenley means "marsh clearing, ten's meadow" (Old English origin).

Are James and Tenley boy or girl names?

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

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