James vs Timofey

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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Timofey

Boy #4,720 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Eastern European Greek Orthodox

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,720
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tima, Timka, Tim

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Timofey Rank #4,720

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4720 for Timofey.

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

Timofey ___

  • Timofey Alexei
  • Timofey Nikolai
  • Timofey Ivan
  • Timofey Dmitri
  • Timofey Pavel
  • Timofey Ilya

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Timofey

Natasha Alexei Masha Yuri Dasha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Timofey more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Timofey at #4720 in the United States.

What do James and Timofey mean?

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

Are James and Timofey boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Timofey is primarily a boy name.

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