James vs Maayan

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

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Maayan

Girl #6,596 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"spring of water, water source"

Origin: Hebrew מַעְיָן

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,596
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maya, May

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Maayan Rank #6,596

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6596 for Maayan.

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

Maayan ___

  • Maayan Tal
  • Maayan Lior
  • Maayan Shira
  • Maayan Noa
  • Maayan Ayelet
  • Maayan Yael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Maayan

Noa Tamar Yarden Eitan Rotem

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Maayan more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maayan at #6596 in the United States.

What do James and Maayan mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Maayan means "spring of water, water source" (Hebrew מַעְיָן origin).

Are James and Maayan boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Maayan is primarily a girl name.

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