James vs Maaz

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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Maaz

Boy #3,483 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"anger, wrath"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,483
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maz

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Maaz Rank #3,483

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3483 for Maaz.

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

Maaz ___

  • Maaz Ali
  • Maaz Hassan
  • Maaz Ibrahim
  • Maaz Yusuf
  • Maaz Omar
  • Maaz Zaid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Maaz

Zaid Hamza Hana Fatima Nour

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Maaz more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maaz at #3483 in the United States.

What do James and Maaz mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Maaz means "anger, wrath" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Maaz boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Maaz is primarily a boy name.

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