James vs Maanvik

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
Maanvik Rank #44,777

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #44777 for Maanvik.

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

Maanvik ___

  • Maanvik Aryan
  • Maanvik Dev
  • Maanvik Raj
  • Maanvik Kumar
  • Maanvik Neel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Maanvik

Aryan Vivaan Anika Priya Rehan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Maanvik more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maanvik at #44777 in the United States.

What do James and Maanvik mean?

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

Are James and Maanvik boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Maanvik is primarily a boy name.

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