James vs Torao

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
Torao Rank #4,029

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4029 for Torao.

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

Torao ___

  • Torao Kenji
  • Torao Hiro
  • Torao Ren
  • Torao Kai
  • Torao Sora
  • Torao Ryu

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Torao

Sakura Hana Kenji Akira Yuki

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Torao more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Torao at #4029 in the United States.

What do James and Torao mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Torao means "eldest tiger" (Japanese origin).

Are James and Torao boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Torao is primarily a boy name.

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