James vs Mattis

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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Mattis

Boy #4,240 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu

Cultural Roots

Norwegian Swedish Danish German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,240
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Matt, Matti

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mattis Rank #4,240

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4240 for Mattis.

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

Mattis ___

  • Mattis Johan
  • Mattis Erik
  • Mattis Olaf
  • Mattis Bjorn
  • Mattis Wilhelm
  • Mattis Karl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mattis

Sigrid Ingrid Lars Sven Freya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mattis more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mattis at #4240 in the United States.

What do James and Mattis mean?

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

Are James and Mattis boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mattis is primarily a boy name.

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