Itzae vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Itzae

Boy #2,138 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"magical, sacred water"

Origin: Mayan

Cultural Roots

Mexican Latin American Maya

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,138
Total SSA Count
69
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Itza, Zae

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Itzae Rank #2,138
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2138 for Itzae.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Itzae ___

  • Itzae Angel
  • Itzae Emmanuel
  • Itzae Joseph
  • Itzae David
  • Itzae Aaron
  • Itzae Miguel

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Itzae

Itzael Nahuatl Citlali Xochitl Joaquin

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Itzae or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Itzae at #2138 in the United States.

What do Itzae and James mean?

Itzae means "magical, sacred water" (Mayan origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Itzae and James boy or girl names?

Itzae is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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