Max vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Max Rank #175

James Rank #5

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

Is Max or James more popular?

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

What do Max and James mean?

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

Are Max and James boy or girl names?

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