James vs Tiree

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
Tiree Rank #22,171

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #22171 for Tiree.

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

Tiree ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tiree

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tiree more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tiree at #22171 in the United States.

What do James and Tiree mean?

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

Are James and Tiree boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tiree is primarily a boy name.

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