James vs Maddix

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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Maddix

Boy #2,152 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Madoc, fortunate"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,152
Total SSA Count
68
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mad, Maddie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Maddix Rank #2,152

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2152 for Maddix.

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

Maddix ___

  • Maddix James
  • Maddix Cole
  • Maddix Lee
  • Maddix Thomas
  • Maddix Reid
  • Maddix Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Maddix

Knox Brixton Hendrix Harlow Lennon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Maddix more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maddix at #2152 in the United States.

What do James and Maddix mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Maddix means "son of Madoc, fortunate" (Welsh origin).

Are James and Maddix boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Maddix is primarily a boy name.

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