James vs Toshi

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
Toshi Rank #13,611

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #13611 for Toshi.

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

Toshi ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Toshi

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Toshi more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Toshi at #13611 in the United States.

What do James and Toshi mean?

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

Are James and Toshi boy or girl names?

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

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