James vs Trae

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
Trae Rank #2,490

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2490 for Trae.

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

Trae ___

  • Trae Michael
  • Trae James
  • Trae Anthony
  • Trae Deon
  • Trae Andre

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Trae

Kobe Jaylen Imani Amara Kyree

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Trae more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Trae at #2490 in the United States.

What do James and Trae mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Trae means "three, third-born" (Old French/Latin origin).

Are James and Trae boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Trae is primarily a boy name.

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