James vs Terra

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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Terra

Girl #2,539 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"earth, land, soil"

Origin: Latin terra

Cultural Roots

English American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,539
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Terri, Tee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Terra Rank #2,539

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2539 for Terra.

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

Terra ___

  • Terra Jade
  • Terra Fern
  • Terra River
  • Terra Sage
  • Terra Leigh
  • Terra Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Terra

Aura Skye River Forrest Stone

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Terra more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Terra at #2539 in the United States.

What do James and Terra mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Terra means "earth, land, soil" (Latin terra origin).

Are James and Terra boy or girl names?

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

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