Amonte vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amonte

Boy #5,184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the mountain, from the mountain"

Origin: Spanish/Italian

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,184
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Monte, Mon

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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

Amonte Rank #5,184
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5184 for Amonte.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amonte ___

  • Amonte James
  • Amonte Lee
  • Amonte Xavier
  • Amonte Darnell
  • Amonte Isaiah
  • Amonte Reese

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 Amonte

Demarco Tyrese Camille Monique Javian

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amonte or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Amonte at #5184 in the United States.

What do Amonte and James mean?

Amonte means "of the mountain, from the mountain" (Spanish/Italian origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amonte and James boy or girl names?

Amonte is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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