James vs Moises

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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Moises

Boy #524 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"drawn out of the water"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#524
Total SSA Count
568
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Moi, Mosy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Moises Rank #524

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #524 for Moises.

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

Moises ___

  • Moises Alejandro
  • Moises David
  • Moises Antonio
  • Moises Luis
  • Moises Angel
  • Moises Rafael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Moises

Sofia Isabella Mateo Miguel Valentina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Moises more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Moises at #524 in the United States.

What do James and Moises mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Moises means "drawn out of the water" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Moises boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Moises is primarily a boy name.

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