James vs Maksym

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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Maksym

Boy #5,628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the greatest, greatest one"

Origin: Latin (Maximus)

Cultural Roots

Ukrainian Polish Russian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,628
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Maks, Max

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Maksym Rank #5,628

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5628 for Maksym.

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

Maksym ___

  • Maksym Bohdan
  • Maksym Ivan
  • Maksym Sergiy
  • Maksym James
  • Maksym Alexander
  • Maksym Viktor

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Maksym

Dmytro Andriy Oleksandr Natalya Iryna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Maksym more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maksym at #5628 in the United States.

What do James and Maksym mean?

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

Are James and Maksym boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Maksym is primarily a boy name.

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