James vs Titus

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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Titus

Boy #384 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"title of honor, great one"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman Latin English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#384
Total SSA Count
843
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ty, Tite

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Titus Rank #384

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #384 for Titus.

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

Titus ___

  • Titus Alexander
  • Titus James
  • Titus Aurelius
  • Titus Elias
  • Titus Cole
  • Titus William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Titus

Augustus Felix Atticus Cora Lydia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Titus more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Titus at #384 in the United States.

What do James and Titus mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Titus means "title of honor, great one" (Latin origin).

Are James and Titus boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Titus is primarily a boy name.

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