James vs Maeson

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Maeson Rank #4,000

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4000 for Maeson.

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

Maeson ___

  • Maeson James
  • Maeson Cole
  • Maeson Reid
  • Maeson Lee
  • Maeson Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Maeson

Carter Hudson Parker Sloane Harper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Maeson more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maeson at #4000 in the United States.

What do James and Maeson mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Maeson means "builder, craftsman" (Old French origin).

Are James and Maeson boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Maeson is primarily a boy name.

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