James vs Mabry

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

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Mabry

Girl #2,875 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"worthy of love"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,875
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
May, Mabs, Bry

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mabry Rank #2,875

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2875 for Mabry.

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

Mabry ___

  • Mabry Grace
  • Mabry Jane
  • Mabry Rose
  • Mabry Lee
  • Mabry Claire
  • Mabry Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mabry

Hadley Wren Calloway Rafferty Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mabry more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mabry at #2875 in the United States.

What do James and Mabry mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mabry means "worthy of love" (Latin origin).

Are James and Mabry boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mabry is primarily a girl name.

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