James vs Maggie

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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Maggie

Girl #299 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

English Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#299
Total SSA Count
1,051
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mags

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Maggie Rank #299

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #299 for Maggie.

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

Maggie ___

  • Maggie Rose
  • Maggie Grace
  • Maggie Jane
  • Maggie Lee
  • Maggie Mae
  • Maggie Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Maggie

Millie Nellie Lottie Archie Teddy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Maggie more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maggie at #299 in the United States.

What do James and Maggie mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Maggie means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are James and Maggie boy or girl names?

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

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