James vs Melrose

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
Melrose Rank #3,218

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3218 for Melrose.

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

Melrose ___

  • Melrose Jane
  • Melrose Kate
  • Melrose Grace
  • Melrose Pearl
  • Melrose June
  • Melrose Violet

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Melrose

Clementine Archibald Beatrice Ivy Fletcher

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Melrose more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Melrose at #3218 in the United States.

What do James and Melrose mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Melrose means "bare moor, headland" (Scottish origin).

Are James and Melrose boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Melrose is primarily a girl name.

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