James vs Min

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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Min

Boy #13,930 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the people, citizen"

Origin: Chinese/Korean

Cultural Roots

Korean Chinese Vietnamese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#13,930
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Min Rank #13,930

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #13930 for Min.

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

Min ___

  • Min Jun
  • Min Ho
  • Min Soo
  • Min Jae
  • Min Young

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Min

Ji Sun Han Soo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Min more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Min at #13930 in the United States.

What do James and Min mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Min means "the people, citizen" (Chinese/Korean origin).

Are James and Min boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Min is primarily a boy name.

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