James vs Montana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Montana

Girl #1,058 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"mountainous, of the mountains"

Origin: Latin via Spanish

Cultural Roots

American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,058
Total SSA Count
235
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Monty, Tana, Mona

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Montana Rank #1,058

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1058 for Montana.

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

Montana ___

  • Montana Rose
  • Montana Grace
  • Montana Blue
  • Montana Sage
  • Montana Jo
  • Montana Rae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Montana

Cheyenne Dakota Sierra Savannah Phoenix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Montana more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Montana at #1058 in the United States.

What do James and Montana mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Montana means "mountainous, of the mountains" (Latin via Spanish origin).

Are James and Montana boy or girl names?

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

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