James vs Macsen

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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Macsen

Boy #3,540 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supreme, excellent"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Welsh British Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,540
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mac, Max

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Macsen Rank #3,540

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3540 for Macsen.

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

Macsen ___

  • Macsen Rhys
  • Macsen Emrys
  • Macsen Owen
  • Macsen Caius
  • Macsen Aurelius
  • Macsen James

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Macsen

Rhys Owain Caradoc Llywelyn Seren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Macsen more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Macsen at #3540 in the United States.

What do James and Macsen mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Macsen means "supreme, excellent" (Latin origin).

Are James and Macsen boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Macsen is primarily a boy name.

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