James vs Mulan

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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Mulan

Girl #2,551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"magnolia flower, wood orchid"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Vietnamese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,551
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lan, Mu

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mulan Rank #2,551

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2551 for Mulan.

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

Mulan ___

  • Mulan Mei
  • Mulan Jing
  • Mulan Xiu
  • Mulan Rose
  • Mulan Jade
  • Mulan Li

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mulan

Mei Lan Ping Wei Jun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mulan more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mulan at #2551 in the United States.

What do James and Mulan mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mulan means "magnolia flower, wood orchid" (Chinese origin).

Are James and Mulan boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mulan is primarily a girl name.

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