James vs Tillie

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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Tillie

Girl #1,235 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mighty in battle, strength in battle"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,235
Total SSA Count
189
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Till, Til

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Tillie Rank #1,235

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1235 for Tillie.

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

Tillie ___

  • Tillie Rose
  • Tillie Mae
  • Tillie Jane
  • Tillie Grace
  • Tillie Bea
  • Tillie Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tillie

Millie Nell Dot Archie Bertie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tillie more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tillie at #1235 in the United States.

What do James and Tillie mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tillie means "mighty in battle, strength in battle" (Germanic origin).

Are James and Tillie boy or girl names?

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

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