James vs Mateus

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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Mateus

Boy #3,014 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian Czech Slovak

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,014
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mat, Teus

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mateus Rank #3,014

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3014 for Mateus.

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

Mateus ___

  • Mateus Gabriel
  • Mateus Alexandre
  • Mateus Lucas
  • Mateus Rafael
  • Mateus Paulo
  • Mateus Henrique

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mateus

Isabella Lucas Valentina Pedro Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mateus more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mateus at #3014 in the United States.

What do James and Mateus mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mateus means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Mateus boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mateus is primarily a boy name.

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