James vs Micah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Biblical

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Boy #86 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew (Mikha)

English Hebrew American Christian

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James Rank #5

Micah Rank #86

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #86 for Micah.

Is James or Micah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Micah at #86 in the United States.

What do James and Micah mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Micah means "who is like God?" (Hebrew (Mikha) origin).

Are James and Micah boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Micah is primarily a boy name.