James vs Teodor

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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Teodor

Boy #3,069 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Eastern European Romanian Bulgarian Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,069
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Teo, Teddy, Ted

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Teodor Rank #3,069

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3069 for Teodor.

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

Teodor ___

  • Teodor James
  • Teodor Alexander
  • Teodor Luca
  • Teodor Henrik
  • Teodor Maxim
  • Teodor Andrei

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Teodor

Eleonora Irina Nikolai Mila Vera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Teodor more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Teodor at #3069 in the United States.

What do James and Teodor mean?

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

Are James and Teodor boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Teodor is primarily a boy name.

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