James vs Tramaine

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

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Tramaine

Boy #5,882 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement on the rock, homestead"

Origin: Cornish/Celtic

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,882
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tray, Maine

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Tramaine Rank #5,882

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5882 for Tramaine.

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

Tramaine ___

  • Tramaine James
  • Tramaine Lee
  • Tramaine Eugene
  • Tramaine Wayne
  • Tramaine Andre
  • Tramaine Deon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tramaine

Deshawn Keontae Lavonte Shayla Janae

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tramaine more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tramaine at #5882 in the United States.

What do James and Tramaine mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tramaine means "settlement on the rock, homestead" (Cornish/Celtic origin).

Are James and Tramaine boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tramaine is primarily a boy name.

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