James vs Mattias

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

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Mattias

Boy #1,145 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Swedish German Finnish Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,145
Total SSA Count
183
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Matti, Tias, Matt

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mattias Rank #1,145

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1145 for Mattias.

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

Mattias ___

  • Mattias Erik
  • Mattias Lars
  • Mattias Henrik
  • Mattias Johan
  • Mattias Axel
  • Mattias Gustav

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mattias

Astrid Sigrid Lukas Elsa Johan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mattias more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mattias at #1145 in the United States.

What do James and Mattias mean?

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

Are James and Mattias boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mattias is primarily a boy name.

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