James vs Tiffany

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
Tiffany Rank #841

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #841 for Tiffany.

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

Tiffany ___

  • Tiffany Anne
  • Tiffany Grace
  • Tiffany Lynn
  • Tiffany Nicole
  • Tiffany Marie
  • Tiffany Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tiffany

Brittany Ashley Dylan Tyler Stephanie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tiffany more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tiffany at #841 in the United States.

What do James and Tiffany mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tiffany means "manifestation of God" (Greek origin).

Are James and Tiffany boy or girl names?

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

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