James vs Moriah

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
Moriah Rank #1,212

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1212 for Moriah.

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

Moriah ___

  • Moriah Grace
  • Moriah Rose
  • Moriah Joy
  • Moriah Faith
  • Moriah Anne
  • Moriah Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Moriah

Zion Eden Elijah Miriam Levi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Moriah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Moriah at #1212 in the United States.

What do James and Moriah mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Moriah means "taught by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Moriah boy or girl names?

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

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