James vs Moyer

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
Moyer Rank #6,487

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6487 for Moyer.

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

Moyer ___

  • Moyer James
  • Moyer Lee
  • Moyer Cole
  • Moyer Grant
  • Moyer Reid
  • Moyer Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Moyer

Harper Sloane Brooks Greer Fletcher

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Moyer more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Moyer at #6487 in the United States.

What do James and Moyer mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Moyer means "one who mows or cuts" (Old French origin).

Are James and Moyer boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Moyer is primarily a boy name.

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