James vs Minjoon

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Minjoon Rank #43,739

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #43739 for Minjoon.

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

Minjoon ___

  • Minjoon Hyun
  • Minjoon Soo
  • Minjoon Woo
  • Minjoon Sang
  • Minjoon Ki

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Minjoon

Minjae Jiyeon Seohyun Hyunwoo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Minjoon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Minjoon at #43739 in the United States.

What do James and Minjoon mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Minjoon means "talented, handsome" (Sino-Korean origin).

Are James and Minjoon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Minjoon is primarily a boy name.

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