James vs Matisyahu

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
Matisyahu Rank #6,108

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6108 for Matisyahu.

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

Matisyahu ___

  • Matisyahu Levi
  • Matisyahu Samuel
  • Matisyahu Aaron
  • Matisyahu Elijah
  • Matisyahu David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Matisyahu

Elijah Ezra Miriam Abigail Yitzchak

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Matisyahu more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Matisyahu at #6108 in the United States.

What do James and Matisyahu mean?

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

Are James and Matisyahu boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Matisyahu is primarily a boy name.

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