James vs Menashe

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
Menashe Rank #4,739

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4739 for Menashe.

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

Menashe ___

  • Menashe David
  • Menashe Levi
  • Menashe Aaron
  • Menashe Eli
  • Menashe Asher
  • Menashe Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Menashe

Ephraim Yosef Miriam Rivka Binyamin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Menashe more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Menashe at #4739 in the United States.

What do James and Menashe mean?

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

Are James and Menashe boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Menashe is primarily a boy name.

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