James vs Tully

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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Tully

Girl #3,933 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"people mighty, powerful nation"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,933
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Tull

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Tully Rank #3,933

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3933 for Tully.

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

Tully ___

  • Tully Rose
  • Tully Mae
  • Tully Ann
  • Tully Jane
  • Tully Faye
  • Tully Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tully

Molly Calla Brinn Fergus Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tully more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tully at #3933 in the United States.

What do James and Tully mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tully means "people mighty, powerful nation" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Tully boy or girl names?

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

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