James vs Montrell

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

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Montrell

Boy #3,507 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the mountain"

Origin: Latin via American coinage

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,507
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Monte, Monty, Trell

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Montrell Rank #3,507

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3507 for Montrell.

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

Montrell ___

  • Montrell James
  • Montrell Ray
  • Montrell Lee
  • Montrell Darius
  • Montrell Xavier
  • Montrell Andre

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Montrell

Dontrell Tavion Keyshawn Aaliyah Kiara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Montrell more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Montrell at #3507 in the United States.

What do James and Montrell mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Montrell means "from the mountain" (Latin via American coinage origin).

Are James and Montrell boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Montrell is primarily a boy name.

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