James vs Meilech

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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Meilech

Boy #4,337 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my king, dear king"

Origin: Yiddish from Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Yiddish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,337
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Meli, Lech

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Meilech Rank #4,337

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4337 for Meilech.

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

Meilech ___

  • Meilech Dovid
  • Meilech Yosef
  • Meilech Aaron
  • Meilech Shmuel
  • Meilech Moshe

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Meilech

Faigy Shloimy Rivky Motty Chana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Meilech more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Meilech at #4337 in the United States.

What do James and Meilech mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Meilech means "my king, dear king" (Yiddish from Hebrew origin).

Are James and Meilech boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Meilech is primarily a boy name.

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