James vs Mitchell

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
Mitchell Rank #906

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #906 for Mitchell.

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

Mitchell ___

  • Mitchell James
  • Mitchell Lee
  • Mitchell Thomas
  • Mitchell Ryan
  • Mitchell Cole
  • Mitchell Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mitchell

Tyler Ryan Brittany Ashley Jordan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mitchell more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mitchell at #906 in the United States.

What do James and Mitchell mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mitchell means "who is like God" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Mitchell boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mitchell is primarily a boy name.

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