James vs Midas

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

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Midas

Boy #3,927 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"legendary king of Phrygia, golden touch"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,927
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mid, Miy, Miie

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Midas Rank #3,927

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3927 for Midas.

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

Midas ___

  • Midas Alexander
  • Midas James
  • Midas Cole
  • Midas Reign
  • Midas Theodore
  • Midas Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Midas

Atlas Zeus Orion Apollo Athena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Midas more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Midas at #3927 in the United States.

What do James and Midas mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Midas means "legendary king of Phrygia, golden touch" (Greek origin).

Are James and Midas boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Midas is primarily a boy name.

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