James vs Mick

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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Mick

Boy #3,616 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Irish English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,616
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

44 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mick Rank #3,616

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3616 for Mick.

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

Mick ___

  • Mick James
  • Mick Patrick
  • Mick Ryan
  • Mick Anthony
  • Mick Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mick

Liam Seamus Finn Bridget Siobhan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mick more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mick at #3616 in the United States.

What do James and Mick mean?

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

Are James and Mick boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mick is primarily a boy name.

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