James vs Mehtab

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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Mehtab

Boy #3,646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"moonlight, moonshine"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Iranian Pakistani Indian Muslim Afghan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,646
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mehti

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mehtab Rank #3,646

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3646 for Mehtab.

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

Mehtab ___

  • Mehtab Ali
  • Mehtab Hassan
  • Mehtab Ahmed
  • Mehtab Reza
  • Mehtab Karim
  • Mehtab Javed

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mehtab

Arman Farzad Amin Cyrus Laleh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mehtab more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mehtab at #3646 in the United States.

What do James and Mehtab mean?

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

Are James and Mehtab boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mehtab is primarily a boy name.

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