James vs Maxwell

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 #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

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James Rank #5

Maxwell Rank #182

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Is James or Maxwell more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do James and Maxwell mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are James and Maxwell boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.