James vs Mattia

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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Mattia

Boy #3,832 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Latin American Croatian Swiss

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,832
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Matti, Matt

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mattia Rank #3,832

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3832 for Mattia.

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

Mattia ___

  • Mattia Lorenzo
  • Mattia Luca
  • Mattia Giovanni
  • Mattia Alessandro
  • Mattia Marco

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mattia

Luca Nico Giulia Sofia Elena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mattia more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mattia at #3832 in the United States.

What do James and Mattia mean?

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

Are James and Mattia boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mattia is primarily a boy name.

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