James vs Masa

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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Masa

Girl #2,974 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"justice, correctness"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese East Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,974
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Masa Rank #2,974

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2974 for Masa.

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

Masa ___

  • Masa Yuki
  • Masa Hana
  • Masa Rose
  • Masa Grace
  • Masa Ai
  • Masa Luna

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Masa

Haru Kana Ren Yuki Sora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Masa more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Masa at #2974 in the United States.

What do James and Masa mean?

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

Are James and Masa boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Masa is primarily a girl name.

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