James vs Mancy

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
Mancy Rank #33,474

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #33474 for Mancy.

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

Mancy ___

  • Mancy Ray
  • Mancy Lee
  • Mancy James
  • Mancy Dale
  • Mancy Earl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mancy

Clancy Percy Wincy Rance

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mancy more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mancy at #33474 in the United States.

What do James and Mancy mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mancy means "divination, prophecy" (Greek via English origin).

Are James and Mancy boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mancy is primarily a boy name.

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