James vs Tidus

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
Tidus Rank #2,897

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2897 for Tidus.

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

Tidus ___

  • Tidus James
  • Tidus Lee
  • Tidus River
  • Tidus Gray
  • Tidus Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tidus

Yuna Zack Cloud Anya Lena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tidus more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tidus at #2897 in the United States.

What do James and Tidus mean?

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

Are James and Tidus boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tidus is primarily a boy name.

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