James vs Toussaint

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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Toussaint

Boy #5,850 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"All Saints"

Origin: French from Latin

Cultural Roots

French Haitian Francophone African Caribbean Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,850
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tous, Tou

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Toussaint Rank #5,850

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5850 for Toussaint.

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

Toussaint ___

  • Toussaint Louis
  • Toussaint Jean
  • Toussaint Pierre
  • Toussaint Henri
  • Toussaint Marc
  • Toussaint Charles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Toussaint

Henri Étienne Léon Marguerite Céleste

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Toussaint more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Toussaint at #5850 in the United States.

What do James and Toussaint mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Toussaint means "All Saints" (French from Latin origin).

Are James and Toussaint boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Toussaint is primarily a boy name.

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