James vs Tori

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
Tori Rank #1,406

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1406 for Tori.

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

Tori ___

  • Tori Lynn
  • Tori Anne
  • Tori Marie
  • Tori Belle
  • Tori Rose
  • Tori Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tori

Cali Remi Dani Lori Bree

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tori more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tori at #1406 in the United States.

What do James and Tori mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tori means "bird" (Japanese origin).

Are James and Tori boy or girl names?

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

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