James vs Majesty

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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Majesty

Girl #1,508 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"royal greatness, grandeur"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,508
Total SSA Count
144
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maj, Maje, Jesty

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Majesty Rank #1,508

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1508 for Majesty.

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

Majesty ___

  • Majesty Rose
  • Majesty Grace
  • Majesty Faith
  • Majesty Pearl
  • Majesty Joy
  • Majesty Blair

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Majesty

Destiny Legend Honor Glory Royal

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Majesty more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Majesty at #1508 in the United States.

What do James and Majesty mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Majesty means "royal greatness, grandeur" (Latin origin).

Are James and Majesty boy or girl names?

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

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