James vs Shontay

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
Shontay Rank #26,676

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #26676 for Shontay.

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

Shontay ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Shontay

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Shontay more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Shontay at #26676 in the United States.

What do James and Shontay mean?

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

Are James and Shontay boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Shontay is primarily a boy name.

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