James vs Melborn

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
Melborn Rank #31,084

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #31084 for Melborn.

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

Melborn ___

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 Melborn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Melborn more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Melborn at #31084 in the United States.

What do James and Melborn mean?

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

Are James and Melborn boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Melborn is primarily a boy name.

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