James vs Mose

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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Mose

Boy #6,641 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"drawn out of the water"

Origin: Hebrew Moshe

Cultural Roots

English American Italian French African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,641
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mose

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mose Rank #6,641

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6641 for Mose.

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

Mose ___

  • Mose James
  • Mose William
  • Mose Arthur
  • Mose Henry
  • Mose Ray
  • Mose Earl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mose

Ezra Amos Ruth Miriam Caleb

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mose more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mose at #6641 in the United States.

What do James and Mose mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mose means "drawn out of the water" (Hebrew Moshe origin).

Are James and Mose boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mose is primarily a boy name.

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