James vs Tinsley

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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Tinsley

Girl #1,372 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Tynni's clearing, woodland meadow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,372
Total SSA Count
165
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Tins, Tin, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Tinsley Rank #1,372

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1372 for Tinsley.

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

Tinsley ___

  • Tinsley Rose
  • Tinsley Grace
  • Tinsley Mae
  • Tinsley Louise
  • Tinsley Ann
  • Tinsley Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tinsley

Kinsley Presley Hartley Henley Cassidy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tinsley more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tinsley at #1372 in the United States.

What do James and Tinsley mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tinsley means "Tynni's clearing, woodland meadow" (Old English origin).

Are James and Tinsley boy or girl names?

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

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