James vs Makhai

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

✓ All Clear
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Makhai

Boy #4,154 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"battle, fighter, combatant"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

American Greek African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,154
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kai, Mak

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Makhai Rank #4,154

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4154 for Makhai.

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

Makhai ___

  • Makhai James
  • Makhai Alexander
  • Makhai Isaiah
  • Makhai Elijah
  • Makhai Thomas
  • Makhai David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Makhai

Kaius Zion Atlas Orion Lyra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Makhai more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Makhai at #4154 in the United States.

What do James and Makhai mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Makhai means "battle, fighter, combatant" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are James and Makhai boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Makhai is primarily a boy name.

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