James vs Theon

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
Theon Rank #3,757

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3757 for Theon.

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

Theon ___

  • Theon James
  • Theon Alexander
  • Theon Marcus
  • Theon William
  • Theon Grey
  • Theon Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Theon

Theodore Cassius Helena Seraphina Orion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Theon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Theon at #3757 in the United States.

What do James and Theon mean?

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

Are James and Theon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Theon is primarily a boy name.

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