James vs Matan

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
Matan Rank #4,330

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4330 for Matan.

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

Matan ___

  • Matan David
  • Matan Eli
  • Matan Joseph
  • Matan Aaron
  • Matan Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Matan

Yoav Noa Lior Tamar Itay

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Matan more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Matan at #4330 in the United States.

What do James and Matan mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Matan means "gift from God" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Matan boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Matan is primarily a boy name.

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