James vs Texas

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
Texas Rank #4,932

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4932 for Texas.

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

Texas ___

  • Texas James
  • Texas Lee
  • Texas Ray
  • Texas Wade
  • Texas Cole
  • Texas Austin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Texas

Montana Dakota Austin Denver Colt

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Texas more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Texas at #4932 in the United States.

What do James and Texas mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Texas means "friends, allies" (Caddo Native American origin).

Are James and Texas boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Texas is primarily a boy name.

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