James vs Maddux

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

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Maddux

Boy #1,395 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the fortunate one"

Origin: Welsh (Madog)

Cultural Roots

Welsh American Sports culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,395
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maddy, Madd

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Maddux Rank #1,395

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1395 for Maddux.

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

Maddux ___

  • Maddux James
  • Maddux Cole
  • Maddux Lee
  • Maddux Blake
  • Maddux Reed
  • Maddux Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Maddux

Brody Beckett Knox Ryder Jett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Maddux more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maddux at #1395 in the United States.

What do James and Maddux mean?

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

Are James and Maddux boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Maddux is primarily a boy name.

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