James vs Teodoro

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
Teodoro Rank #2,417

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2417 for Teodoro.

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

Teodoro ___

  • Teodoro Luis
  • Teodoro José
  • Teodoro Miguel
  • Teodoro Antonio
  • Teodoro Rafael
  • Teodoro Alejandro

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Teodoro

Santiago Isabella Diego Sofia Mateo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Teodoro more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Teodoro at #2417 in the United States.

What do James and Teodoro mean?

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

Are James and Teodoro boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Teodoro is primarily a boy name.

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