James vs Theseus

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
Theseus Rank #3,732

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3732 for Theseus.

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

Theseus ___

  • Theseus Ajax
  • Theseus Leon
  • Theseus James
  • Theseus Cole
  • Theseus Atlas
  • Theseus Rex

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Theseus

Orion Perseus Achilles Penelope Ariadne

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Theseus more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Theseus at #3732 in the United States.

What do James and Theseus mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Theseus means "to set, to place, to establish" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are James and Theseus boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Theseus is primarily a boy name.

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