James vs Makari

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

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Makari

Boy #971 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"blessed, happy"

Origin: Greek makarios

Cultural Roots

Greek Coptic Russian Orthodox Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#971
Total SSA Count
232
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mak, Kari

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Makari Rank #971

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #971 for Makari.

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

Makari ___

  • Makari John
  • Makari Peter
  • Makari Nicholas
  • Makari Elias
  • Makari George
  • Makari Constantine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Makari

Thalia Dmitri Xenia Nikolas Anastasia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Makari more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Makari at #971 in the United States.

What do James and Makari mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Makari means "blessed, happy" (Greek makarios origin).

Are James and Makari boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Makari is primarily a boy name.

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