James vs Majour

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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Majour

Boy #5,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"military rank above captain"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,517
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Maj

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Majour Rank #5,517

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5517 for Majour.

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

Majour ___

  • Majour James
  • Majour Lee
  • Majour Cole
  • Majour Grant
  • Majour Reed
  • Majour Knox

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Majour

Captain Rebel Jagger Knox Blaze

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Majour more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Majour at #5517 in the United States.

What do James and Majour mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Majour means "military rank above captain" (Latin origin).

Are James and Majour boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Majour is primarily a boy name.

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