James vs Tobiah

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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Tobiah

Boy #6,158 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is good, Yahweh is good"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Christian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,158
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Toby, Tobi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Tobiah Rank #6,158

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6158 for Tobiah.

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

Tobiah ___

  • Tobiah James
  • Tobiah Samuel
  • Tobiah Elijah
  • Tobiah David
  • Tobiah Noah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tobiah

Miriam Ezra Elias Ruth Caleb

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tobiah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tobiah at #6158 in the United States.

What do James and Tobiah mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tobiah means "God is good, Yahweh is good" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Tobiah boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tobiah is primarily a boy name.

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