James vs Mahzi

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
Mahzi Rank #2,902

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2902 for Mahzi.

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

Mahzi ___

  • Mahzi James
  • Mahzi Lee
  • Mahzi Cole
  • Mahzi River
  • Mahzi Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mahzi

Zara Jada Cyrus Levi Nova

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mahzi more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mahzi at #2902 in the United States.

What do James and Mahzi mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mahzi means "my vision, my sight" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Mahzi boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mahzi is primarily a boy name.

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