James vs Mona

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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Mona

Girl #2,220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble one, little noble"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Arabic Italian Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,220
Total SSA Count
85
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mona Rank #2,220

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2220 for Mona.

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

Mona ___

  • Mona Lisa
  • Mona Rose
  • Mona Claire
  • Mona Louise
  • Mona Grace
  • Mona Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mona

Lena Cora Nora Vera Dora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mona more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mona at #2220 in the United States.

What do James and Mona mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mona means "noble one, little noble" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Mona boy or girl names?

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

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