James vs Malcon

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

James Rank #5
Malcon Rank #28,873

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #28873 for Malcon.

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

Malcon ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Malcon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Malcon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Malcon at #28873 in the United States.

What do James and Malcon mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Malcon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Malcon is primarily a boy name.

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