James vs Tulsen

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
Tulsen Rank #4,581

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4581 for Tulsen.

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

Tulsen ___

  • Tulsen James
  • Tulsen Reid
  • Tulsen Cole
  • Tulsen Grant
  • Tulsen Beau
  • Tulsen Hayes

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Tulsen

Larson Dawson Emerson Garrison Anson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Tulsen more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Tulsen at #4581 in the United States.

What do James and Tulsen mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Tulsen means "son of Tule" (Scandinavian origin).

Are James and Tulsen boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Tulsen is primarily a boy name.

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