James vs Madix

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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Madix

Boy #5,671 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of good fortune"

Origin: Welsh Madawc/Madoc

Cultural Roots

American Welsh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,671
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mad, Max

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Madix Rank #5,671

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5671 for Madix.

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

Madix ___

  • Madix James
  • Madix Cole
  • Madix Lee
  • Madix Blake
  • Madix Finn
  • Madix Grey

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Madix

Phoenix Jaxon Ryker Lennox Harlow

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Madix more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Madix at #5671 in the United States.

What do James and Madix mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Madix means "son of good fortune" (Welsh Madawc/Madoc origin).

Are James and Madix boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Madix is primarily a boy name.

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