James vs Matias

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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Matias

Boy #158 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Scandinavian Finnish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#158
Total SSA Count
2,263
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mati, Tias, Matt

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Matias Rank #158

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #158 for Matias.

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

Matias ___

  • Matias Alexander
  • Matias Sebastian
  • Matias Alejandro
  • Matias Rafael
  • Matias Santiago
  • Matias Emilio

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Matias

Sofia Isabella Lucas Emilia Nicolas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Matias more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Matias at #158 in the United States.

What do James and Matias mean?

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

Are James and Matias boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Matias is primarily a boy name.

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