James vs Mattox

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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Mattox

Boy #5,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Madoc (gift of God)"

Origin: Welsh via English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,848
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Matt, Matty, Tox

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mattox Rank #5,848

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5848 for Mattox.

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

Mattox ___

  • Mattox James
  • Mattox Lee
  • Mattox William
  • Mattox Cole
  • Mattox Reid
  • Mattox Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mattox

Knox Lennox Maddox Wren Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mattox more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mattox at #5848 in the United States.

What do James and Mattox mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mattox means "son of Madoc (gift of God)" (Welsh via English origin).

Are James and Mattox boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mattox is primarily a boy name.

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