James vs Mycah

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
Mycah Rank #3,355

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3355 for Mycah.

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

Mycah ___

  • Mycah James
  • Mycah Lee
  • Mycah Cole
  • Mycah Thomas
  • Mycah David
  • Mycah Elias

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mycah

Ezra Elijah Isaiah Josiah Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mycah more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mycah at #3355 in the United States.

What do James and Mycah mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mycah means "none compares to God" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Mycah boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mycah is primarily a boy name.

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