James vs Maevyn

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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Maevyn

Girl #2,739 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"intoxicating, she who intoxicates"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,739
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mae, Maeve

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Maevyn Rank #2,739

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2739 for Maevyn.

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

Maevyn ___

  • Maevyn Rose
  • Maevyn Grace
  • Maevyn Elizabeth
  • Maevyn Jane
  • Maevyn Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Maevyn

Saoirse Fiona Niamh Cormac Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Maevyn more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maevyn at #2739 in the United States.

What do James and Maevyn mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Maevyn means "intoxicating, she who intoxicates" (Old Irish origin).

Are James and Maevyn boy or girl names?

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

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