James vs Modell

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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Modell

Boy #9,163 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Pattern; model; example"

Origin: German

Cultural Roots

German Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,163
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mo, Dell

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Modell Rank #9,163

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #9163 for Modell.

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

Modell ___

  • Modell Arthur
  • Modell Lewis
  • Modell Samuel
  • Modell Eugene

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Modell

Sheryl Howard Morton Irwin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Modell more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Modell at #9163 in the United States.

What do James and Modell mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Modell means "Pattern; model; example" (German origin).

Are James and Modell boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Modell is primarily a boy name.

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