James vs Manasseh

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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Manasseh

Boy #3,837 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"causing to forget"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian Jewish African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,837
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Manny, Nasse

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Manasseh Rank #3,837

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3837 for Manasseh.

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

Manasseh ___

  • Manasseh James
  • Manasseh David
  • Manasseh Elijah
  • Manasseh Emmanuel
  • Manasseh Isaac

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Manasseh

Ephraim Benjamin Simeon Miriam Dinah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Manasseh more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Manasseh at #3837 in the United States.

What do James and Manasseh mean?

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

Are James and Manasseh boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Manasseh is primarily a boy name.

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