James vs Maisyn

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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Maisyn

Girl #2,004 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"stone worker, mason"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,004
Total SSA Count
98
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
May, Mais

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Maisyn Rank #2,004

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2004 for Maisyn.

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

Maisyn ___

  • Maisyn Grace
  • Maisyn Lee
  • Maisyn Rose
  • Maisyn Claire
  • Maisyn Jean
  • Maisyn Paige

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Maisyn

Harper Rylee Brinley Jaxon Crew

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Maisyn more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maisyn at #2004 in the United States.

What do James and Maisyn mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Maisyn means "stone worker, mason" (Old French origin).

Are James and Maisyn boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Maisyn is primarily a girl name.

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