James vs Townes

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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Townes

Boy #1,554 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,554
Total SSA Count
113
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tow, Town, Towny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Townes Rank #1,554

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1554 for Townes.

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

Townes ___

  • Townes Reed
  • Townes Grey
  • Townes Cole
  • Townes Blair
  • Townes Scott
  • Townes Lane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Townes

Hayes Bowen Hollis Fletcher Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Townes more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Townes at #1554 in the United States.

What do James and Townes mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Townes means "from the town, settlement" (Old English origin).

Are James and Townes boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Townes is primarily a boy name.

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