James vs Mercedes

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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Mercedes

Girl #1,455 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"mercies, graces, favors"

Origin: Spanish/Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latino/Hispanic Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,455
Total SSA Count
151
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mercy, Sadie, Merci

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mercedes Rank #1,455

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1455 for Mercedes.

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

Mercedes ___

  • Mercedes Lucia
  • Mercedes Isabel
  • Mercedes Valentina
  • Mercedes Grace
  • Mercedes Rose
  • Mercedes Elena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mercedes

Valentina Isabella Carmela Alejandro Rafael

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mercedes more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mercedes at #1455 in the United States.

What do James and Mercedes mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mercedes means "mercies, graces, favors" (Spanish/Latin origin).

Are James and Mercedes boy or girl names?

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

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