James vs Teo

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

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Teo

Boy #759 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Greek Latin American Romanian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#759
Total SSA Count
335
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Teo Rank #759

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #759 for Teo.

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

Teo ___

  • Teo James
  • Teo Rafael
  • Teo Luca
  • Teo Marco
  • Teo Andres
  • Teo Oliver

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Teo

Mateo Leo Sofia Lucia Mia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Teo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Teo at #759 in the United States.

What do James and Teo mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Teo means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are James and Teo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Teo is primarily a boy name.

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