James vs Tony

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

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Tony

Boy #804 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"priceless one"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#804
Total SSA Count
313
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
T, Tone

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Tony Rank #804

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #804 for Tony.

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

Tony ___

  • Tony James
  • Tony Lee
  • Tony Ray
  • Tony Paul
  • Tony Michael
  • Tony John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tony

Maria Gina Marco Danny Carla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tony more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tony at #804 in the United States.

What do James and Tony mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tony means "priceless one" (Latin origin).

Are James and Tony boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tony is primarily a boy name.

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