James vs Montae

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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Montae

Boy #5,455 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mountain, elevated"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,455
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Monte, Mon

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Montae Rank #5,455

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5455 for Montae.

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

Montae ___

  • Montae James
  • Montae Lee
  • Montae Xavier
  • Montae Ray
  • Montae Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Montae

Darius Jalen Amara Zuri Marcus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Montae more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Montae at #5455 in the United States.

What do James and Montae mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Montae means "mountain, elevated" (Latin origin).

Are James and Montae boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Montae is primarily a boy name.

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