James vs Makaio

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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Makaio

Boy #1,471 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew via Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,471
Total SSA Count
123
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kai, Mak

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Makaio Rank #1,471

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1471 for Makaio.

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

Makaio ___

  • Makaio Kai
  • Makaio James
  • Makaio River
  • Makaio Blue
  • Makaio Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Makaio

Kai Koa Leilani Malia Keoni

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Makaio more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Makaio at #1471 in the United States.

What do James and Makaio mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Makaio means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Hawaiian origin).

Are James and Makaio boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Makaio is primarily a boy name.

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