James vs Monty

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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Monty

Boy #1,821 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pointed mountain, hill"

Origin: Old French/Gaulish

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,821
Total SSA Count
89
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mont

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Monty Rank #1,821

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1821 for Monty.

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

Monty ___

  • Monty James
  • Monty Alexander
  • Monty William
  • Monty George
  • Monty Edward
  • Monty Charles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Monty

Archie Bertie Hugo Cecily Violet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Monty more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Monty at #1821 in the United States.

What do James and Monty mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Monty means "pointed mountain, hill" (Old French/Gaulish origin).

Are James and Monty boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Monty is primarily a boy name.

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