James vs Mollie

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

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Mollie

Girl #1,209 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,209
Total SSA Count
196
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mol

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mollie Rank #1,209

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1209 for Mollie.

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

Mollie ___

  • Mollie Rose
  • Mollie Grace
  • Mollie Ann
  • Mollie Jane
  • Mollie Kate
  • Mollie Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mollie

Charlie Finn Archie Nell Polly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mollie more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mollie at #1209 in the United States.

What do James and Mollie mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mollie means "wished-for child" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Mollie boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mollie is primarily a girl name.

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