James vs Maddex

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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Maddex

Boy #3,228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fortunate, of good fortune"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,228
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mad, Madd, Dex

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Maddex Rank #3,228

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3228 for Maddex.

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

Maddex ___

  • Maddex James
  • Maddex Cole
  • Maddex River
  • Maddex Stone
  • Maddex Grey
  • Maddex Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Maddex

Ryder Brantley Zara Sienna Jaxson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Maddex more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maddex at #3228 in the United States.

What do James and Maddex mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Maddex means "fortunate, of good fortune" (Welsh origin).

Are James and Maddex boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Maddex is primarily a boy name.

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