James vs Maicol

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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Maicol

Boy #4,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,845
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mai, Cole

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Maicol Rank #4,845

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4845 for Maicol.

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

Maicol ___

  • Maicol Angel
  • Maicol David
  • Maicol Antonio
  • Maicol Jesus
  • Maicol Rafael
  • Maicol Andres

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Maicol

Braian Yerson Edinson Leider Tatiana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Maicol more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maicol at #4845 in the United States.

What do James and Maicol mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Maicol means "who is like God" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Maicol boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Maicol is primarily a boy name.

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