James vs Macai

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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Macai

Boy #6,000 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,000
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mac

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Macai Rank #6,000

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6000 for Macai.

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

Macai ___

  • Macai James
  • Macai Leon
  • Macai Andre
  • Macai Isaiah
  • Macai Elijah
  • Macai Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Macai

Zion Josiah Amos Naomi Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Macai more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Macai at #6000 in the United States.

What do James and Macai mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Macai means "who is like God" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Macai boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Macai is primarily a boy name.

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