James vs Mccall

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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Mccall

Girl #5,182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Cathal, son of the battle-ruler"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,182
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mac, Cali, Cal

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mccall Rank #5,182

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5182 for Mccall.

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

Mccall ___

  • Mccall Grace
  • Mccall Jane
  • Mccall Rose
  • Mccall Quinn
  • Mccall Blair
  • Mccall Leigh

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mccall

Sullivan Finnegan Callahan Reagan Tierney

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mccall more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mccall at #5182 in the United States.

What do James and Mccall mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mccall means "son of Cathal, son of the battle-ruler" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Mccall boy or girl names?

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

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