James vs Theodora

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
Theodora Rank #812

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #812 for Theodora.

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

Theodora ___

  • Theodora Rose
  • Theodora Mae
  • Theodora Jane
  • Theodora Claire
  • Theodora Louise
  • Theodora Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Theodora

Sebastian Eleanor Maximilian Josephine Cornelius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Theodora more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Theodora at #812 in the United States.

What do James and Theodora mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Theodora means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are James and Theodora boy or girl names?

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

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