James vs Thuong

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
Thuong Rank #14,456

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #14456 for Thuong.

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

Thuong ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Thuong

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Thuong more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Thuong at #14456 in the United States.

What do James and Thuong mean?

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

Are James and Thuong boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Thuong is primarily a boy name.

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