James vs Theodorus

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
Theodorus Rank #6,307

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6307 for Theodorus.

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

Theodorus ___

  • Theodorus James
  • Theodorus William
  • Theodorus Charles
  • Theodorus Finn
  • Theodorus Miles
  • Theodorus August

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Theodorus

Cornelius Maximilian Archibald Seraphina Valentina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Theodorus more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Theodorus at #6307 in the United States.

What do James and Theodorus mean?

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

Are James and Theodorus boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Theodorus is primarily a boy name.

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