James vs Tuf

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
Tuf Rank #15,537

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #15537 for Tuf.

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

Tuf ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tuf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tuf more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tuf at #15537 in the United States.

What do James and Tuf mean?

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

Are James and Tuf boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tuf is primarily a boy name.

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