James vs Macon

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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Macon

Boy #4,671 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"place name: fortified settlement"

Origin: Gaulish-Latin Matisco

Cultural Roots

American French English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,671
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mac, Mace

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Macon Rank #4,671

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4671 for Macon.

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

Macon ___

  • Macon James
  • Macon Lee
  • Macon Ray
  • Macon Cole
  • Macon Reed
  • Macon Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Macon

Savannah Augusta Jackson Camden Beau

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Macon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Macon at #4671 in the United States.

What do James and Macon mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Macon means "place name: fortified settlement" (Gaulish-Latin Matisco origin).

Are James and Macon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Macon is primarily a boy name.

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