James vs Macario

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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Macario

Boy #3,422 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"blessed, happy"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,422
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mac, Maco, Cario

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Macario Rank #3,422

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3422 for Macario.

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

Macario ___

  • Macario Antonio
  • Macario Jose
  • Macario Luis
  • Macario Gabriel
  • Macario Miguel
  • Macario Rafael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Macario

Rosario Claudio Esperanza Santiago Graciela

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Macario more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Macario at #3422 in the United States.

What do James and Macario mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Macario means "blessed, happy" (Greek origin).

Are James and Macario boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Macario is primarily a boy name.

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