James vs Thea

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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Thea

Girl #348 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"goddess, divine"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Scandinavian English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#348
Total SSA Count
893
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Thee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Thea Rank #348

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #348 for Thea.

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

Thea ___

  • Thea Rose
  • Thea Marie
  • Thea Jane
  • Thea Claire
  • Thea Mae
  • Thea Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Thea

Archer Liam Callum Iris Cora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Thea more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Thea at #348 in the United States.

What do James and Thea mean?

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

Are James and Thea boy or girl names?

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

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