James vs Mercutio

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
Mercutio Rank #15,734

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #15734 for Mercutio.

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

Mercutio ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mercutio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mercutio more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mercutio at #15734 in the United States.

What do James and Mercutio mean?

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

Are James and Mercutio boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mercutio is primarily a boy name.

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