James vs Mindy

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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Mindy

Girl #1,978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"honey, sweet"

Origin: Greek via Melinda

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,978
Total SSA Count
99
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Min, Mimi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mindy Rank #1,978

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1978 for Mindy.

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

Mindy ___

  • Mindy Ann
  • Mindy Marie
  • Mindy Grace
  • Mindy Jean
  • Mindy Kay
  • Mindy Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mindy

Cindy Sandy Wendy Randy Andy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mindy more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mindy at #1978 in the United States.

What do James and Mindy mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mindy means "honey, sweet" (Greek via Melinda origin).

Are James and Mindy boy or girl names?

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

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