James vs Melo

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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Melo

Boy #2,220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"melodious, pertaining to song"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Brazilian African-American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,220
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mel

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Melo Rank #2,220

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2220 for Melo.

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

Melo ___

  • Melo James
  • Melo Andre
  • Melo Louis
  • Melo Xavier
  • Melo Ray
  • Melo Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Melo

Kobe Zion Nova Kylo Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Melo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Melo at #2220 in the United States.

What do James and Melo mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Melo means "melodious, pertaining to song" (Greek origin).

Are James and Melo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Melo is primarily a boy name.

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