James vs Madisyn

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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Madisyn

Girl #1,286 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Matthew, gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,286
Total SSA Count
180
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maddie, Maddy, Madi

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Madisyn Rank #1,286

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1286 for Madisyn.

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

Madisyn ___

  • Madisyn Grace
  • Madisyn Rose
  • Madisyn Leigh
  • Madisyn Ann
  • Madisyn Claire
  • Madisyn Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Madisyn

Addison Peyton Avery Kennedy Reagan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Madisyn more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Madisyn at #1286 in the United States.

What do James and Madisyn mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Madisyn means "son of Matthew, gift of God" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are James and Madisyn boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Madisyn is primarily a girl name.

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