James vs Theresa

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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Theresa

Girl #1,501 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"to harvest, reaper"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian German English Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,501
Total SSA Count
145
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Terry, Terri, Tess

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Theresa Rank #1,501

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1501 for Theresa.

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

Theresa ___

  • Theresa Marie
  • Theresa Ann
  • Theresa Grace
  • Theresa Rose
  • Theresa Louise
  • Theresa Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Theresa

Margaret Catherine Bernard Frances Joseph

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Theresa more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Theresa at #1501 in the United States.

What do James and Theresa mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Theresa means "to harvest, reaper" (Greek origin).

Are James and Theresa boy or girl names?

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

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