James vs Monserrat

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

Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Monserrat Rank #1,303

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1303 for Monserrat.

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

Monserrat ___

  • Monserrat Isabel
  • Monserrat Elena
  • Monserrat Lucia
  • Monserrat Valentina
  • Monserrat Sofia
  • Monserrat Camila

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Monserrat

Valentina Isabella Santiago Catalina Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Monserrat more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Monserrat at #1303 in the United States.

What do James and Monserrat mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Monserrat means "jagged mountain" (Catalan origin).

Are James and Monserrat boy or girl names?

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

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