James vs Malone

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
Malone Rank #4,872

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4872 for Malone.

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

Malone ___

  • Malone James
  • Malone Patrick
  • Malone Cole
  • Malone Dean
  • Malone Gray
  • Malone Ridge

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Malone

Callum Brennan Declan Cassidy Sloane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Malone more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Malone at #4872 in the United States.

What do James and Malone mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Malone means "servant of Saint John" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Malone boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Malone is primarily a boy name.

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