James vs Trisha

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
Trisha Rank #2,819

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2819 for Trisha.

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

Trisha ___

  • Trisha Ann
  • Trisha Lynn
  • Trisha Marie
  • Trisha Lee
  • Trisha Kay
  • Trisha Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Trisha

Tammy Donna Kevin Brian Melissa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Trisha more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Trisha at #2819 in the United States.

What do James and Trisha mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Trisha means "noble, patrician" (Latin origin).

Are James and Trisha boy or girl names?

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

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