James vs Micah

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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Micah

Boy #86 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew (Mikha)

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#86
Total SSA Count
3,909
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mike

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Micah Rank #86

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #86 for Micah.

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

Micah ___

  • Micah James
  • Micah John
  • Micah Alexander
  • Micah Cole
  • Micah Thomas
  • Micah David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Micah

Elijah Noah Jonah Naomi Ruth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Micah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Micah at #86 in the United States.

What do James and Micah mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Micah means "who is like God?" (Hebrew (Mikha) origin).

Are James and Micah boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Micah is primarily a boy name.

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