James vs Matheo

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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Matheo

Boy #857 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese French Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#857
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Teo, Matt, Mattie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Matheo Rank #857

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #857 for Matheo.

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

Matheo ___

  • Matheo James
  • Matheo Luis
  • Matheo Andres
  • Matheo Sebastian
  • Matheo Rafael
  • Matheo Antonio

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Matheo

Lucas Santiago Emilio Valentina Isabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Matheo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Matheo at #857 in the United States.

What do James and Matheo mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Matheo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Spanish origin).

Are James and Matheo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Matheo is primarily a boy name.

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