James vs Tiberius

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
Tiberius Rank #2,572

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2572 for Tiberius.

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

Tiberius ___

  • Tiberius James
  • Tiberius Marcus
  • Tiberius Julius
  • Tiberius Augustus
  • Tiberius Alexander
  • Tiberius Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tiberius

Octavia Augustus Maximus Cassius Cressida

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tiberius more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tiberius at #2572 in the United States.

What do James and Tiberius mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tiberius means "of the Tiber River, son of the Tiber" (Latin origin).

Are James and Tiberius boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tiberius is primarily a boy name.

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