James vs Mycol

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
Mycol Rank #42,101

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #42101 for Mycol.

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

Mycol ___

  • Mycol James
  • Mycol Dean
  • Mycol Ray
  • Mycol Lee
  • Mycol Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mycol

Rylan Kaiden Brayden Jaylen Cassidy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mycol more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mycol at #42101 in the United States.

What do James and Mycol mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mycol means "who is like God?" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Mycol boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mycol is primarily a boy name.

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