James vs Mccray

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
Mccray Rank #14,885

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #14885 for Mccray.

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

Mccray ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mccray

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mccray more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mccray at #14885 in the United States.

What do James and Mccray mean?

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

Are James and Mccray boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mccray is primarily a boy name.

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