James vs Mattheo

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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Mattheo

Boy #3,017 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,017
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Matt, Theo, Mattie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mattheo Rank #3,017

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3017 for Mattheo.

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

Mattheo ___

  • Mattheo James
  • Mattheo Alexander
  • Mattheo Luke
  • Mattheo Cruz
  • Mattheo Antonio
  • Mattheo Gabriel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mattheo

Sofia Elena Isabella Luca Marco

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mattheo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mattheo at #3017 in the United States.

What do James and Mattheo mean?

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

Are James and Mattheo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mattheo is primarily a boy name.

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