James vs Mathias

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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Mathias

Boy #338 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German Portuguese French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#338
Total SSA Count
1,031
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Matt, Matty, Tias

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mathias Rank #338

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #338 for Mathias.

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

Mathias ___

  • Mathias Leon
  • Mathias Erik
  • Mathias Johan
  • Mathias Axel
  • Mathias Soren
  • Mathias Felix

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mathias

Elias Lukas Nora Ingrid Sebastian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mathias more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mathias at #338 in the United States.

What do James and Mathias mean?

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

Are James and Mathias boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mathias is primarily a boy name.

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