James vs Mackie

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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Mackie

Boy #19,750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,750
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mac, Mack

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mackie Rank #19,750

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #19750 for Mackie.

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

Mackie ___

  • Mackie James
  • Mackie Reid
  • Mackie Alexander
  • Mackie Callum
  • Mackie Douglas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mackie

Bonnie Duncan Angus Finlay

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mackie more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mackie at #19750 in the United States.

What do James and Mackie mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mackie means "son of the fair one" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Mackie boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mackie is primarily a boy name.

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