James vs Macari

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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Macari

Boy #5,327 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fortunate, favored by God"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Italian Eastern European Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,327
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mac, Cari

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Macari Rank #5,327

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5327 for Macari.

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

Macari ___

  • Macari James
  • Macari Joseph
  • Macari Thomas
  • Macari Anthony
  • Macari Nicholas
  • Macari Peter

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Macari

Demetrios Nico Elena Xenia Alexios

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Macari more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Macari at #5327 in the United States.

What do James and Macari mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Macari means "fortunate, favored by God" (Greek origin).

Are James and Macari boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Macari is primarily a boy name.

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