James vs Trayse

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

Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Trayse Rank #30,405

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #30405 for Trayse.

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

Trayse ___

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 Trayse

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Trayse more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Trayse at #30405 in the United States.

What do James and Trayse mean?

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

Are James and Trayse boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Trayse is primarily a boy name.

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