James vs Maasai

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

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Maasai

Boy #6,103 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"people who speak the Maa language"

Origin: Nilotic (Maa)

Cultural Roots

African African American Kenyan Tanzanian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,103
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mas

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Maasai Rank #6,103

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6103 for Maasai.

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

Maasai ___

  • Maasai James
  • Maasai Aaron
  • Maasai Emmanuel
  • Maasai Joseph
  • Maasai David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Maasai

Kioni Amara Zuri Jabari Imani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Maasai more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maasai at #6103 in the United States.

What do James and Maasai mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Maasai means "people who speak the Maa language" (Nilotic (Maa) origin).

Are James and Maasai boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Maasai is primarily a boy name.

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