James vs Mattison

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
Mattison Rank #6,497

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6497 for Mattison.

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

Mattison ___

  • Mattison Grace
  • Mattison Jo
  • Mattison Lee
  • Mattison Paige
  • Mattison Quinn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mattison

Addison Emerson Greyson Hadley Benson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mattison more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mattison at #6497 in the United States.

What do James and Mattison mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mattison means "son of Matthew, gift of God" (English origin).

Are James and Mattison boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mattison is primarily a girl name.

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