James vs Mosiah

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

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Mosiah

Boy #2,732 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"savior, deliverer"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Latter-day Saint/Mormon

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,732
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mo, Moze

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mosiah Rank #2,732

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2732 for Mosiah.

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

Mosiah ___

  • Mosiah James
  • Mosiah Lee
  • Mosiah John
  • Mosiah David
  • Mosiah Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mosiah

Nephi Alma Helaman Moroni Sariah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mosiah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mosiah at #2732 in the United States.

What do James and Mosiah mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mosiah means "savior, deliverer" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Mosiah boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mosiah is primarily a boy name.

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