James vs Timothee

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
Timothee Rank #3,530

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3530 for Timothee.

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

Timothee ___

  • Timothee Lucien
  • Timothee Marcel
  • Timothee Edouard
  • Timothee Jean
  • Timothee Pierre
  • Timothee Henri

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Timothee

Saoirse Ansel Florence Chloe Ezra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Timothee more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Timothee at #3530 in the United States.

What do James and Timothee mean?

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

Are James and Timothee boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Timothee is primarily a boy name.

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