James vs Mailo

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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Mailo

Boy #6,273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gentle, merciful, dear"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Hawaiian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,273
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mai

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mailo Rank #6,273

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6273 for Mailo.

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

Mailo ___

  • Mailo James
  • Mailo Alexander
  • Mailo River
  • Mailo Blue
  • Mailo Lee
  • Mailo Andre

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mailo

Milo Leo Enzo Cleo Zola

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mailo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mailo at #6273 in the United States.

What do James and Mailo mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mailo means "gentle, merciful, dear" (Germanic origin).

Are James and Mailo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mailo is primarily a boy name.

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