James vs Mattix

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

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Mattix

Boy #5,731 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew (via Matthew)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,731
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Matt, Mattie, Tix

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mattix Rank #5,731

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5731 for Mattix.

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

Mattix ___

  • Mattix James
  • Mattix Cole
  • Mattix Reid
  • Mattix Lane
  • Mattix Owen
  • Mattix Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mattix

Maddox Jaxon Paxton Hadley Remy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mattix more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mattix at #5731 in the United States.

What do James and Mattix mean?

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

Are James and Mattix boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mattix is primarily a boy name.

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