James vs Mallie

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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Mallie

Girl #3,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"diminutive of Mary"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,056
Total SSA Count
53
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mallie Rank #3,056

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3056 for Mallie.

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

Mallie ___

  • Mallie Grace
  • Mallie Rose
  • Mallie Jane
  • Mallie Ann
  • Mallie Claire
  • Mallie Beth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mallie

Ned Hattie Clover Finn Lottie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mallie more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mallie at #3056 in the United States.

What do James and Mallie mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mallie means "diminutive of Mary" (English origin).

Are James and Mallie boy or girl names?

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

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