James vs Tong

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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Tong

Boy #39,200 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"paulownia tree, nobility (桐)"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Vietnamese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#39,200
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Tong Rank #39,200

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #39200 for Tong.

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

Tong ___

  • Tong Wei
  • Tong Jun
  • Tong Li
  • Tong Ming
  • Tong Kai

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tong

Ming Wei Lan Fang Xin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tong more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tong at #39200 in the United States.

What do James and Tong mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tong means "paulownia tree, nobility (桐)" (Chinese origin).

Are James and Tong boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tong is primarily a boy name.

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