James vs Mase

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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Mase

Boy #5,474 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"stonecutter, one who works with stone"

Origin: Old French via Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,474
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mase Rank #5,474

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5474 for Mase.

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

Mase ___

  • Mase James
  • Mase Cole
  • Mase Lee
  • Mase Dean
  • Mase Tyler
  • Mase Lane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mase

Chase Blake Ryder Jace Kane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mase more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mase at #5474 in the United States.

What do James and Mase mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mase means "stonecutter, one who works with stone" (Old French via Germanic origin).

Are James and Mase boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mase is primarily a boy name.

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