James vs Tlaloc

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
Tlaloc Rank #5,990

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5990 for Tlaloc.

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

Tlaloc ___

  • Tlaloc Manuel
  • Tlaloc Diego
  • Tlaloc Antonio
  • Tlaloc Cruz
  • Tlaloc Mateo
  • Tlaloc Luis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tlaloc

Citlali Xochitl Itzamna Quetzal Mayahuel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tlaloc more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tlaloc at #5990 in the United States.

What do James and Tlaloc mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tlaloc means "he who makes things sprout" (Nahuatl origin).

Are James and Tlaloc boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tlaloc is primarily a boy name.

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