James vs Mykell

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
Mykell Rank #5,146

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5146 for Mykell.

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

Mykell ___

  • Mykell James
  • Mykell Andre
  • Mykell Lee
  • Mykell Ray
  • Mykell Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mykell

Jaylon Devyn Kayla Britney Kameron

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mykell more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mykell at #5146 in the United States.

What do James and Mykell mean?

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

Are James and Mykell boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mykell is primarily a boy name.

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