James vs Maikol

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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Maikol

Boy #5,962 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Latin American Spanish-speaking Central American Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,962
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mike, Mai, Kol

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Maikol Rank #5,962

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5962 for Maikol.

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

Maikol ___

  • Maikol Andres
  • Maikol Antonio
  • Maikol Fernando
  • Maikol Jose
  • Maikol Angel
  • Maikol Ramon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Maikol

Jayson Brayan Yordan Yerlan Dayana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Maikol more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maikol at #5962 in the United States.

What do James and Maikol mean?

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

Are James and Maikol boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Maikol is primarily a boy name.

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