James vs Maesyn

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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Maesyn

Girl #5,440 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"stoneworker, craftsman"

Origin: Old French via English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,440
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mae, May

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Maesyn Rank #5,440

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5440 for Maesyn.

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

Maesyn ___

  • Maesyn Grace
  • Maesyn Rose
  • Maesyn Lynn
  • Maesyn Claire
  • Maesyn Belle
  • Maesyn Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Maesyn

Braylee Hadley Jaxon Kaiden Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Maesyn more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maesyn at #5440 in the United States.

What do James and Maesyn mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Maesyn means "stoneworker, craftsman" (Old French via English origin).

Are James and Maesyn boy or girl names?

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

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