James vs Tommi

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
Tommi Rank #4,324

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4324 for Tommi.

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

Tommi ___

  • Tommi Grace
  • Tommi Marie
  • Tommi Lee
  • Tommi Ann
  • Tommi Joy
  • Tommi Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tommi

Mikki Remi Sami Emmi Lotti

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tommi more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tommi at #4324 in the United States.

What do James and Tommi mean?

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

Are James and Tommi boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tommi is primarily a girl name.

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