James vs Modie

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
Modie Rank #13,790

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #13790 for Modie.

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

Modie ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Modie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Modie more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Modie at #13790 in the United States.

What do James and Modie mean?

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

Are James and Modie boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Modie is primarily a boy name.

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