James vs Matheus

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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Matheus

Boy #2,398 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"given by Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian Scandinavian Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,398
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Matt, Matty, Theus

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Matheus Rank #2,398

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2398 for Matheus.

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

Matheus ___

  • Matheus Alexandre
  • Matheus Gabriel
  • Matheus Lucas
  • Matheus Felipe
  • Matheus Rafael
  • Matheus Jose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Matheus

Isabella Lukas Sofia Rafael Ana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Matheus more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Matheus at #2398 in the United States.

What do James and Matheus mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Matheus means "given by Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Matheus boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Matheus is primarily a boy name.

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