James vs Matthe

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
Matthe Rank #14,219

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #14219 for Matthe.

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

Matthe ___

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 Matthe

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Matthe more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Matthe at #14219 in the United States.

What do James and Matthe mean?

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

Are James and Matthe boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Matthe is primarily a boy name.

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