James vs Monte

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Monte Rank #1,431

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1431 for Monte.

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

Monte ___

  • Monte James
  • Monte Lee
  • Monte Ray
  • Monte Dean
  • Monte Paul
  • Monte Bruce

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Monte

Lola Della Beau Stella Rex

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Monte more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Monte at #1431 in the United States.

What do James and Monte mean?

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

Are James and Monte boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Monte is primarily a boy name.

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