James vs Morgan

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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Morgan

Girl #276 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sea circle, sea chief"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#276
Total SSA Count
1,141
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mo, Morg

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Morgan Rank #276

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #276 for Morgan.

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

Morgan ___

  • Morgan Grace
  • Morgan Lee
  • Morgan Elise
  • Morgan Kate
  • Morgan Paige
  • Morgan Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Morgan

Jordan Avery Riley Peyton Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Morgan more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Morgan at #276 in the United States.

What do James and Morgan mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Morgan means "sea circle, sea chief" (Welsh origin).

Are James and Morgan boy or girl names?

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

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