James vs Matvey

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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Matvey

Boy #5,558 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Slavic Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,558
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Motya, Matveyko

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Matvey Rank #5,558

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5558 for Matvey.

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

Matvey ___

  • Matvey Sergei
  • Matvey Alexei
  • Matvey Nikolai
  • Matvey Dmitri
  • Matvey Ivan
  • Matvey Vladimir

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Matvey

Pavel Fyodor Nikita Anastasia Natasha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Matvey more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Matvey at #5558 in the United States.

What do James and Matvey mean?

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

Are James and Matvey boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Matvey is primarily a boy name.

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