James vs Madden

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Madden Rank #690

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #690 for Madden.

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

Madden ___

  • Madden James
  • Madden Lee
  • Madden Scott
  • Madden Cole
  • Madden Blake
  • Madden Quinn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Madden

Brayden Caden Paige Riley Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Madden more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Madden at #690 in the United States.

What do James and Madden mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Madden means "descendant of Madan (little dog)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are James and Madden boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Madden is primarily a boy name.

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