James vs Mina

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
Full profile for James →

Mina

Girl #607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"will, desire (from Wilhelmina)"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic Persian Indian Japanese Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#607
Total SSA Count
493
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mi, Min

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Mina →

Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mina Rank #607

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #607 for Mina.

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

Mina ___

  • Mina Rose
  • Mina Jade
  • Mina Elise
  • Mina Suki
  • Mina Grace
  • Mina Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mina

Nora Lena Hana Theo Kenji

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mina more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mina at #607 in the United States.

What do James and Mina mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mina means "will, desire (from Wilhelmina)" (Germanic origin).

Are James and Mina boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mina is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons

Mina vs James James vs Calvin James vs Jason James vs Kai James vs Gael
← Full profile: James ← Full profile: Mina Browse all baby names