James vs Tito

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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Tito

Boy #4,734 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"giant, honorable"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Latin American African American Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,734
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Tito Rank #4,734

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4734 for Tito.

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

Tito ___

  • Tito James
  • Tito Luis
  • Tito Miguel
  • Tito Rafael
  • Tito Andre
  • Tito Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tito

Nico Marco Coco Lola Rita

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tito more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tito at #4734 in the United States.

What do James and Tito mean?

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

Are James and Tito boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tito is primarily a boy name.

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