James vs Tripp

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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Tripp

Boy #511 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the third (son)"

Origin: American English tradition

Cultural Roots

American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#511
Total SSA Count
596
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Trip

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Tripp Rank #511

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #511 for Tripp.

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

Tripp ___

  • Tripp James
  • Tripp Alexander
  • Tripp William
  • Tripp Henry
  • Tripp Mitchell
  • Tripp Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tripp

Tatum Blake Brooks Sloane Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tripp more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tripp at #511 in the United States.

What do James and Tripp mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tripp means "the third (son)" (American English tradition origin).

Are James and Tripp boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tripp is primarily a boy name.

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