James vs Tierney

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

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Tierney

Girl #6,642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lord, master, lordly one"

Origin: Old Irish tiarna

Cultural Roots

Irish Irish American English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,642
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tier, Tee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Tierney Rank #6,642

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6642 for Tierney.

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

Tierney ___

  • Tierney Rose
  • Tierney Grace
  • Tierney Ann
  • Tierney Lynn
  • Tierney Jane
  • Tierney Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tierney

Fionnula Saoirse Cormac Declan Brigid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tierney more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tierney at #6642 in the United States.

What do James and Tierney mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tierney means "lord, master, lordly one" (Old Irish tiarna origin).

Are James and Tierney boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tierney is primarily a girl name.

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