James vs Tillman

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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Tillman

Boy #3,978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who tills the land, farmer"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,978
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Till, Tilly, Tim

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Tillman Rank #3,978

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3978 for Tillman.

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

Tillman ___

  • Tillman James
  • Tillman Lee
  • Tillman Wayne
  • Tillman Scott
  • Tillman Ray
  • Tillman Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tillman

Fletcher Harlow Grover Sutton Emmett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tillman more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tillman at #3978 in the United States.

What do James and Tillman mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tillman means "one who tills the land, farmer" (Old English origin).

Are James and Tillman boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tillman is primarily a boy name.

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