James vs Toma

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
Full profile for James →

Toma

Boy #5,363 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"twin"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Slavic Romanian Japanese Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,363
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tom

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Toma →

Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Toma Rank #5,363

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5363 for Toma.

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

Toma ___

  • Toma Luca
  • Toma Marco
  • Toma Ivan
  • Toma Stefan
  • Toma Andre

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Toma

Mila Lena Ivan Petra Niko

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Toma more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Toma at #5363 in the United States.

What do James and Toma mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Toma means "twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are James and Toma boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Toma is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Toma vs James James vs Jaxson James vs River James vs Amir James vs Elliot
← Full profile: James ← Full profile: Toma Browse all baby names