James vs Masen

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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Masen

Boy #2,810 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who works with stone"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,810
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mase, Mays

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Masen Rank #2,810

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2810 for Masen.

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

Masen ___

  • Masen James
  • Masen Cole
  • Masen Lee
  • Masen Alexander
  • Masen Owen
  • Masen Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Masen

Logan Riley Parker Harper Camden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Masen more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Masen at #2810 in the United States.

What do James and Masen mean?

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

Are James and Masen boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Masen is primarily a boy name.

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