James vs Maksim

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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Maksim

Boy #1,919 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the greatest"

Origin: Latin Maximus

Cultural Roots

Russian Slavic Ukrainian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,919
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Max, Maks

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Maksim Rank #1,919

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1919 for Maksim.

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

Maksim ___

  • Maksim Alexei
  • Maksim Nikolai
  • Maksim Ivan
  • Maksim Sergei
  • Maksim Pavel
  • Maksim Vladimir

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Maksim

Natalya Dmitri Anastasia Nikolai Irina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Maksim more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maksim at #1919 in the United States.

What do James and Maksim mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Maksim means "the greatest" (Latin Maximus origin).

Are James and Maksim boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Maksim is primarily a boy name.

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