James vs Timo

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

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Justin Christian Leonardo Giovanni

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Timo

Boy #15,392 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #15,392
Total SSA Count: 7

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5

Timo Rank #15,392

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #15392 for Timo.

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

Timo ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Timo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Timo at #15392 in the United States.

What do James and Timo mean?

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

Are James and Timo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Timo is primarily a boy name.

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