James vs Mathius

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mathius Rank #5,888

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5888 for Mathius.

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

Mathius ___

  • Mathius James
  • Mathius John
  • Mathius Samuel
  • Mathius Joseph
  • Mathius Alexander
  • Mathius David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mathius

Tobias Elias Lucas Jonas Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mathius more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mathius at #5888 in the United States.

What do James and Mathius mean?

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

Are James and Mathius boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mathius is primarily a boy name.

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