James vs Tory

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
Tory Rank #4,463

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4463 for Tory.

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

Tory ___

  • Tory James
  • Tory Blake
  • Tory Reed
  • Tory Scott
  • Tory Lane
  • Tory Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tory

Rory Colt Quinn Logan Sawyer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tory more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tory at #4463 in the United States.

What do James and Tory mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tory means "conqueror" (Latin via Victoria/Victor origin).

Are James and Tory boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tory is primarily a boy name.

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