James vs Thiago

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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Thiago

Boy #55 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Brazilian Portuguese Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#55
Total SSA Count
5,289
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tiago, Iago

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Thiago Rank #55

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #55 for Thiago.

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

Thiago ___

  • Thiago Antonio
  • Thiago Eduardo
  • Thiago Luis
  • Thiago Carlos
  • Thiago Miguel
  • Thiago Fernando

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Thiago

Valentina Sofia Lucas Gabriel Isabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Thiago more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Thiago at #55 in the United States.

What do James and Thiago mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Thiago means "supplanter" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Thiago boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Thiago is primarily a boy name.

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