Micah vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Micah

Boy #86 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew (Mikha)

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Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Micah Rank #86

James Rank #5

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

Is Micah or James more popular?

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

What do Micah and James mean?

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

Are Micah and James boy or girl names?

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