James vs Maison

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
Maison Rank #1,273

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1273 for Maison.

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

Maison ___

  • Maison James
  • Maison Lee
  • Maison Ray
  • Maison Grant
  • Maison Blake
  • Maison Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Maison

Mason Hudson Parker Declan Hadley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Maison more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maison at #1273 in the United States.

What do James and Maison mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Maison means "house, home" (French origin).

Are James and Maison boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Maison is primarily a boy name.

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