James vs Terrance

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
Terrance Rank #1,295

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1295 for Terrance.

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

Terrance ___

  • Terrance James
  • Terrance Lee
  • Terrance Eugene
  • Terrance Wayne
  • Terrance Andre
  • Terrance Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Terrance

Lawrence Darrell Marcus Angela Denise

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Terrance more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Terrance at #1295 in the United States.

What do James and Terrance mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Terrance means "of the Terentius clan" (Latin origin).

Are James and Terrance boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Terrance is primarily a boy name.

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