James vs Terri

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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Terri

Girl #5,103 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"harvester, reaper"

Origin: Greek (Theresa)

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,103
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ter

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Terri Rank #5,103

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5103 for Terri.

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

Terri ___

  • Terri Lynn
  • Terri Ann
  • Terri Marie
  • Terri Lee
  • Terri Sue
  • Terri Jo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Terri

Sherry Perry Kerri Barry Larry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Terri more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Terri at #5103 in the United States.

What do James and Terri mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Terri means "harvester, reaper" (Greek (Theresa) origin).

Are James and Terri boy or girl names?

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

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