James vs Trip

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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Trip

Boy #5,294 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the third (in family lineage)"

Origin: English / Latin (ter)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,294
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Trip Rank #5,294

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5294 for Trip.

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

Trip ___

  • Trip Davis
  • Trip Alexander
  • Trip James
  • Trip Monroe
  • Trip Parker
  • Trip Coleman

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Trip

Tanner Beckett Hayes Grady Ellie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Trip more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Trip at #5294 in the United States.

What do James and Trip mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Trip means "the third (in family lineage)" (English / Latin (ter) origin).

Are James and Trip boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Trip is primarily a boy name.

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