James vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Biblical

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

English German American Scandinavian

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James Rank #5

Max Rank #175

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #175 for Max.

Is James or Max more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do James and Max mean?

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

Are James and Max boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.