James vs Trigg

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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Trigg

Boy #5,465 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"true, faithful, trustworthy"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,465
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tri, Try, Trie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Trigg Rank #5,465

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5465 for Trigg.

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

Trigg ___

  • Trigg James
  • Trigg Alexander
  • Trigg William
  • Trigg Owen
  • Trigg Reed
  • Trigg Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Trigg

Breckin Sloane Wren Finn Blythe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Trigg more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Trigg at #5465 in the United States.

What do James and Trigg mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Trigg means "true, faithful, trustworthy" (Old Norse origin).

Are James and Trigg boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Trigg is primarily a boy name.

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