James vs Tewodros

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
Tewodros Rank #44,013

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #44013 for Tewodros.

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

Tewodros ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tewodros

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tewodros more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tewodros at #44013 in the United States.

What do James and Tewodros mean?

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

Are James and Tewodros boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tewodros is primarily a boy name.

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