James vs Masai

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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Masai

Boy #1,829 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"people of the grass"

Origin: East African (Maa)

Cultural Roots

Kenyan Tanzanian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,829
Total SSA Count
89
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mas

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Masai Rank #1,829

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1829 for Masai.

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

Masai ___

  • Masai James
  • Masai Lee
  • Masai Owen
  • Masai Cole
  • Masai Reign
  • Masai Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Masai

Zara Kwame Amara Kofi Imani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Masai more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Masai at #1829 in the United States.

What do James and Masai mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Masai means "people of the grass" (East African (Maa) origin).

Are James and Masai boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Masai is primarily a boy name.

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