James vs Makias

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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Makias

Boy #9,262 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Gift of God; one who is like God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Biblical Christian African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,262
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mak, Kias

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Makias Rank #9,262

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #9262 for Makias.

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

Makias ___

  • Makias James
  • Makias Alexander
  • Makias David
  • Makias Emmanuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Makias

Elijah Tobias Isaiah Ezra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Makias more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Makias at #9262 in the United States.

What do James and Makias mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Makias means "Gift of God; one who is like God" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Makias boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Makias is primarily a boy name.

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