James vs Teresa

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

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Teresa

Girl #869 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"summer"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#869
Total SSA Count
310
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tere, Terry, Tess

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Teresa Rank #869

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #869 for Teresa.

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

Teresa ___

  • Teresa Maria
  • Teresa Ann
  • Teresa Louise
  • Teresa Grace
  • Teresa Lucia
  • Teresa Isabel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Teresa

Maria Rosa Carmen Isabel Jose

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Teresa more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Teresa at #869 in the United States.

What do James and Teresa mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Teresa means "summer" (Greek origin).

Are James and Teresa boy or girl names?

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

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