James vs Thor

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
Thor Rank #2,806

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2806 for Thor.

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

Thor ___

  • Thor James
  • Thor William
  • Thor Alexander
  • Thor Lee
  • Thor Michael
  • Thor Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Thor

Odin Freya Loki Sigrid Bjorn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Thor more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Thor at #2806 in the United States.

What do James and Thor mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Thor means "thunder" (Old Norse origin).

Are James and Thor boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Thor is primarily a boy name.

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