James vs Monroe

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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Monroe

Girl #571 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mouth of the River Roe"

Origin: Gaelic/Scottish

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#571
Total SSA Count
529
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Roe, Monnie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Monroe Rank #571

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #571 for Monroe.

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

Monroe ___

  • Monroe Grace
  • Monroe Rose
  • Monroe Lee
  • Monroe Blair
  • Monroe June
  • Monroe Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Monroe

Lennox Presley Jagger Bowie Lennon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Monroe more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Monroe at #571 in the United States.

What do James and Monroe mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Monroe means "mouth of the River Roe" (Gaelic/Scottish origin).

Are James and Monroe boy or girl names?

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

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