James vs Tex

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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Tex

Boy #4,999 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from Texas"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

American Western Country

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,999
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Tex Rank #4,999

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4999 for Tex.

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

Tex ___

  • Tex James
  • Tex Lee
  • Tex Wayne
  • Tex Ray
  • Tex Dale
  • Tex Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tex

Colt Wyatt Cash Maverick Dixie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tex more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tex at #4999 in the United States.

What do James and Tex mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tex means "from Texas" (American English origin).

Are James and Tex boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tex is primarily a boy name.

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