James vs Mathis

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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Mathis

Boy #3,538 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

French German Flemish Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,538
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mat, Matty

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mathis Rank #3,538

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3538 for Mathis.

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

Mathis ___

  • Mathis Jean
  • Mathis Louis
  • Mathis Alexandre
  • Mathis Henri
  • Mathis Pierre
  • Mathis Luc

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mathis

Théo Maxime Hugo Camille Léa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mathis more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mathis at #3538 in the United States.

What do James and Mathis mean?

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

Are James and Mathis boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mathis is primarily a boy name.

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