James vs Mike

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

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Mike

Boy #1,011 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God-like"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,011
Total SSA Count
221
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mikey

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mike Rank #1,011

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1011 for Mike.

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

Mike ___

  • Mike James
  • Mike Thomas
  • Mike Anthony
  • Mike David
  • Mike Ryan
  • Mike Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mike

Danny Tommy Kevin Sarah Katie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mike more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mike at #1011 in the United States.

What do James and Mike mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mike means "God-like" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Mike boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mike is primarily a boy name.

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