James vs Torsten

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
Torsten Rank #5,381

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5381 for Torsten.

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

Torsten ___

  • Torsten Erik
  • Torsten Lars
  • Torsten Bjorn
  • Torsten Magnus
  • Torsten Karl
  • Torsten Johan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Torsten

Bjorn Sigrid Freya Lars Astrid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Torsten more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Torsten at #5381 in the United States.

What do James and Torsten mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Torsten means "Thor's stone" (Old Norse origin).

Are James and Torsten boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Torsten is primarily a boy name.

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