James vs Mccarty

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
Mccarty Rank #41,657

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #41657 for Mccarty.

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

Mccarty ___

  • Mccarty Grace
  • Mccarty Rose
  • Mccarty Jane
  • Mccarty Elizabeth
  • Mccarty Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mccarty

Kennedy Reagan Callahan Brennan Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mccarty more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mccarty at #41657 in the United States.

What do James and Mccarty mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mccarty means "loving" (Old Irish origin).

Are James and Mccarty boy or girl names?

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

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