James vs Theodoros

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
Theodoros Rank #3,821

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3821 for Theodoros.

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

Theodoros ___

  • Theodoros Alexander
  • Theodoros Nikolaos
  • Theodoros Konstantinos
  • Theodoros Dimitrios
  • Theodoros Andreas
  • Theodoros John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Theodoros

Alexandros Nikolaos Katerina Eleni Dimitrios

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Theodoros more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Theodoros at #3821 in the United States.

What do James and Theodoros mean?

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

Are James and Theodoros boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Theodoros is primarily a boy name.

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