James vs Mccrae

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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Mccrae

Boy #5,318 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of grace, son of good fortune"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,318
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mac, Crae, Cray

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mccrae Rank #5,318

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5318 for Mccrae.

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

Mccrae ___

  • Mccrae James
  • Mccrae John
  • Mccrae William
  • Mccrae Henry
  • Mccrae Lee
  • Mccrae Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mccrae

Mackenzie Finnley Campbell Sullivan Hadley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mccrae more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mccrae at #5318 in the United States.

What do James and Mccrae mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mccrae means "son of grace, son of good fortune" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Mccrae boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mccrae is primarily a boy name.

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