James vs Mena

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
Mena Rank #5,913

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5913 for Mena.

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

Mena ___

  • Mena Rose
  • Mena Grace
  • Mena Claire
  • Mena Sophia
  • Mena Louise
  • Mena Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mena

Nina Lena Cleo Zara Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mena more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mena at #5913 in the United States.

What do James and Mena mean?

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

Are James and Mena boy or girl names?

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

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