James vs Motty

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

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Motty

Boy #3,568 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"servant of Marduk, little warrior"

Origin: Hebrew/Babylonian

Cultural Roots

Jewish Yiddish Ashkenazi Jewish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,568
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mot

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Motty Rank #3,568

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3568 for Motty.

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

Motty ___

  • Motty Yehuda
  • Motty Chaim
  • Motty Shmuel
  • Motty Leib
  • Motty Tzvi

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Motty

Shlomo Boruch Rivka Chana Leiby

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Motty more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Motty at #3568 in the United States.

What do James and Motty mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Motty means "servant of Marduk, little warrior" (Hebrew/Babylonian origin).

Are James and Motty boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Motty is primarily a boy name.

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