James vs Tre

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
Tre Rank #2,630

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2630 for Tre.

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

Tre ___

  • Tre Anthony
  • Tre Michael
  • Tre James
  • Tre Xavier
  • Tre Darius
  • Tre Leon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tre

Marcus Jordan Simone Nia Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tre more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tre at #2630 in the United States.

What do James and Tre mean?

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

Are James and Tre boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tre is primarily a boy name.

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