James vs Tobin

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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Tobin

Boy #2,822 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is good"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,822
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Toby, Tob

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Tobin Rank #2,822

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2822 for Tobin.

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

Tobin ___

  • Tobin James
  • Tobin Lee
  • Tobin Patrick
  • Tobin Reid
  • Tobin Charles
  • Tobin Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tobin

Rowan Declan Siobhan Nora Eamon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tobin more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tobin at #2822 in the United States.

What do James and Tobin mean?

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

Are James and Tobin boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tobin is primarily a boy name.

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