James vs Mert

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
Mert Rank #6,346

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6346 for Mert.

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

Mert ___

  • Mert Can
  • Mert Kaan
  • Mert Deniz
  • Mert Baris
  • Mert Cem
  • Mert Alp

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mert

Berk Arda Yusuf Zeynep Elif

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mert more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mert at #6346 in the United States.

What do James and Mert mean?

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

Are James and Mert boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mert is primarily a boy name.

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