James vs Maleek

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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Maleek

Boy #3,193 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"owner, possessor"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

African-American Arabic West African Islamic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,193
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mal, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Maleek Rank #3,193

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3193 for Maleek.

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

Maleek ___

  • Maleek James
  • Maleek Anthony
  • Maleek Xavier
  • Maleek Isaiah
  • Maleek Damon
  • Maleek Omari

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Maleek

Zara Amara Khalil Aaliyah Tariq

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Maleek more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maleek at #3193 in the United States.

What do James and Maleek mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Maleek means "owner, possessor" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Maleek boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Maleek is primarily a boy name.

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