James vs Maritza

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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Maritza

Girl #2,236 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea, bitter sea (from Maria/Miriam)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Latin American Spanish Bulgarian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,236
Total SSA Count
84
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mari, Mara, Ritza

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Maritza Rank #2,236

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2236 for Maritza.

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

Maritza ___

  • Maritza Elena
  • Maritza Sofia
  • Maritza Isabel
  • Maritza Lucia
  • Maritza Carmen
  • Maritza Esperanza

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Maritza

Alejandro Valentina Rodrigo Selena Marcos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Maritza more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maritza at #2236 in the United States.

What do James and Maritza mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Maritza means "of the sea, bitter sea (from Maria/Miriam)" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Maritza boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Maritza is primarily a girl name.

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