James vs Maikel

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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Maikel

Boy #3,425 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Dutch Scandinavian Caribbean Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,425
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mike, Maik

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Maikel Rank #3,425

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3425 for Maikel.

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

Maikel ___

  • Maikel James
  • Maikel John
  • Maikel Alexander
  • Maikel Leon
  • Maikel Cruz
  • Maikel David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Maikel

Rafael Stefan Bianca Isabel Nathan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Maikel more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maikel at #3425 in the United States.

What do James and Maikel mean?

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

Are James and Maikel boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Maikel is primarily a boy name.

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