James vs Mamadou

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

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Mamadou

Boy #1,615 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"praiseworthy"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

West African Senegalese Guinean Malian Islamic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,615
Total SSA Count
105
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mam, Dou, Madu

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mamadou Rank #1,615

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1615 for Mamadou.

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

Mamadou ___

  • Mamadou Ibrahima
  • Mamadou Saliou
  • Mamadou Ousmane
  • Mamadou Moussa
  • Mamadou Alpha
  • Mamadou Seydou

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mamadou

Aminata Fatou Ibrahima Oumou Abdoulaye

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mamadou more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mamadou at #1615 in the United States.

What do James and Mamadou mean?

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

Are James and Mamadou boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mamadou is primarily a boy name.

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