James vs Minh

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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Minh

Boy #3,110 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bright, brilliant, clear"

Origin: Sino-Vietnamese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Chinese Southeast Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,110
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Min

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Minh Rank #3,110

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3110 for Minh.

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

Minh ___

  • Minh Quan
  • Minh Long
  • Minh Huy
  • Minh Duc
  • Minh Phuong
  • Minh Tuan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Minh

Lan Linh Duc Huong Thu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Minh more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Minh at #3110 in the United States.

What do James and Minh mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Minh means "bright, brilliant, clear" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are James and Minh boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Minh is primarily a boy name.

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