James vs Manoe

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

Manoe

Boy #5,930 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is with us"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Dutch Flemish Portuguese French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,930
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mano

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Manoe Rank #5,930

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5930 for Manoe.

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

Manoe ___

  • Manoe James
  • Manoe Louis
  • Manoe André
  • Manoe Jean
  • Manoe Pierre
  • Manoe Luc

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Manoe

Théo Léo Elias Rafael Isabelle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Manoe more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Manoe at #5930 in the United States.

What do James and Manoe mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Manoe means "God is with us" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Manoe boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Manoe is primarily a boy name.

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