James vs Metztli

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
Metztli Rank #3,368

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3368 for Metztli.

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

Metztli ___

  • Metztli Luna
  • Metztli Sol
  • Metztli Citlali
  • Metztli Maria
  • Metztli Elena
  • Metztli Xochitl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Metztli

Citlali Xochitl Tonatiuh Itzayana Cuauhtemoc

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Metztli more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Metztli at #3368 in the United States.

What do James and Metztli mean?

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

Are James and Metztli boy or girl names?

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

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