James vs Mattisyahu

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
Mattisyahu Rank #5,555

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5555 for Mattisyahu.

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

Mattisyahu ___

  • Mattisyahu David
  • Mattisyahu Elijah
  • Mattisyahu Aaron
  • Mattisyahu Levi
  • Mattisyahu Solomon
  • Mattisyahu Isaac

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mattisyahu

Eliezer Yehuda Rivka Miriam Devorah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mattisyahu more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mattisyahu at #5555 in the United States.

What do James and Mattisyahu mean?

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

Are James and Mattisyahu boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mattisyahu is primarily a boy name.

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