James vs Trellis

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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Trellis

Girl #19,482 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"latticed garden framework, support structure for climbing plants"

Origin: Old French via Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,482
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Trell, Ellie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Trellis Rank #19,482

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #19482 for Trellis.

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

Trellis ___

  • Trellis Rose
  • Trellis Mae
  • Trellis Joy
  • Trellis Fern
  • Trellis June

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Trellis

Wren Briar Sage Fern

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Trellis more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Trellis at #19482 in the United States.

What do James and Trellis mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Trellis means "latticed garden framework, support structure for climbing plants" (Old French via Latin origin).

Are James and Trellis boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Trellis is primarily a girl name.

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