James vs Mannix

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

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Mannix

Boy #9,942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the monk, son of the devoted one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (Mac Maonach)

Cultural Roots

Irish Irish-American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,942
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Manny, Max

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mannix Rank #9,942

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #9942 for Mannix.

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

Mannix ___

  • Mannix James
  • Mannix Patrick
  • Mannix Ryan
  • Mannix Lee
  • Mannix Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mannix

Declan Cillian Fionn Aisling Sorcha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mannix more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mannix at #9942 in the United States.

What do James and Mannix mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mannix means "son of the monk, son of the devoted one" (Irish Gaelic (Mac Maonach) origin).

Are James and Mannix boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mannix is primarily a boy name.

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