James vs Tullie

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

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Leonardo Sebastian Matthew Kingston

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Tullie

Boy #38,308 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #38,308
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Tul, Tull, Tully

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5

Tullie Rank #38,308

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #38308 for Tullie.

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

Tullie ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tullie more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tullie at #38308 in the United States.

What do James and Tullie mean?

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

Are James and Tullie boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tullie is primarily a boy name.

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