James vs Mekhi

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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Mekhi

Boy #1,023 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

African-American Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,023
Total SSA Count
217
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Khi, Mek

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mekhi Rank #1,023

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1023 for Mekhi.

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

Mekhi ___

  • Mekhi James
  • Mekhi Elijah
  • Mekhi Solomon
  • Mekhi Isaiah
  • Mekhi Josiah
  • Mekhi Andre

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mekhi

Zion Elijah Amara Kalani Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mekhi more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mekhi at #1023 in the United States.

What do James and Mekhi mean?

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

Are James and Mekhi boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mekhi is primarily a boy name.

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