James vs Masonlee

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

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Masonlee

Boy #43,842 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Stoneworker from the meadow"

Origin: Old French and Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Contemporary

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#43,842
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mason, Lee, Mase

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Masonlee Rank #43,842

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #43842 for Masonlee.

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

Masonlee ___

  • Masonlee James
  • Masonlee William
  • Masonlee Ryan
  • Masonlee Thomas
  • Masonlee Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Masonlee

Carterlyn Addison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Masonlee more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Masonlee at #43842 in the United States.

What do James and Masonlee mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Masonlee means "Stoneworker from the meadow" (Old French and Old English origin).

Are James and Masonlee boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Masonlee is primarily a boy name.

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