James vs Matthais

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
Matthais Rank #36,162

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #36162 for Matthais.

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

Matthais ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Matthais

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Matthais more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Matthais at #36162 in the United States.

What do James and Matthais mean?

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

Are James and Matthais boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Matthais is primarily a boy name.

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