James vs Mount

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
Mount Rank #19,907

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #19907 for Mount.

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

Mount ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mount

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mount more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mount at #19907 in the United States.

What do James and Mount mean?

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

Are James and Mount boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mount is primarily a boy name.

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