James vs Montgomery

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

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Montgomery

Boy #1,089 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"Gomeric's mountain, power mountain"

Origin: Old French/Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,089
Total SSA Count
199
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Monty, Mont, Gomery

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Montgomery Rank #1,089

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1089 for Montgomery.

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

Montgomery ___

  • Montgomery James
  • Montgomery William
  • Montgomery Charles
  • Montgomery Edward
  • Montgomery Hugh
  • Montgomery Frederick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Montgomery

Wellington Harriet Archibald Cordelia Winston

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Montgomery more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Montgomery at #1089 in the United States.

What do James and Montgomery mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Montgomery means "Gomeric's mountain, power mountain" (Old French/Germanic origin).

Are James and Montgomery boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Montgomery is primarily a boy name.

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