James vs Mamadu

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
Mamadu Rank #43,734

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #43734 for Mamadu.

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

Mamadu ___

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 Mamadu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mamadu more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mamadu at #43734 in the United States.

What do James and Mamadu mean?

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

Are James and Mamadu boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mamadu is primarily a boy name.

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