James vs Moise

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
Moise Rank #5,583

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5583 for Moise.

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

Moise ___

  • Moise Emmanuel
  • Moise Aaron
  • Moise David
  • Moise Isaac
  • Moise Jean
  • Moise Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Moise

Aaron Elijah Miriam Rachel Noah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Moise more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Moise at #5583 in the United States.

What do James and Moise mean?

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

Are James and Moise boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Moise is primarily a boy name.

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