James vs Mateen

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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Mateen

Boy #5,745 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"steadfast, unwavering"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian South Asian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,745
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mat, Tino

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mateen Rank #5,745

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5745 for Mateen.

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

Mateen ___

  • Mateen Ahmed
  • Mateen Ali
  • Mateen Hassan
  • Mateen Ibrahim
  • Mateen Yusuf
  • Mateen Omar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mateen

Kareem Tariq Zaid Layla Fatima

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mateen more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mateen at #5745 in the United States.

What do James and Mateen mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mateen means "steadfast, unwavering" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Mateen boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mateen is primarily a boy name.

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