James vs Mekai

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
Mekai Rank #4,680

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4680 for Mekai.

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

Mekai ___

  • Mekai James
  • Mekai Andre
  • Mekai Deon
  • Mekai Isaiah
  • Mekai Elijah
  • Mekai Jordan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mekai

Kai Zion Amara Jaylen Imani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mekai more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mekai at #4680 in the United States.

What do James and Mekai mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mekai means "who is like God?" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Mekai boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mekai is primarily a boy name.

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