Amontae vs James

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

Amontae Rank #9,389
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #9389 for Amontae.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amontae ___

  • Amontae James
  • Amontae Deon
  • Amontae Marcus
  • Amontae Xavier
  • Amontae Lamar

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amontae

Dontae Montez Javion Kentae Devontae

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amontae or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Amontae at #9389 in the United States.

What do Amontae and James mean?

Amontae means "of the mountain" (Old French mont via Latin mons origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amontae and James boy or girl names?

Amontae is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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