James vs Maude

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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Maude

Girl #3,689 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"mighty in battle"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,689
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maudie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Maude Rank #3,689

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3689 for Maude.

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

Maude ___

  • Maude Elizabeth
  • Maude Rose
  • Maude Louise
  • Maude Claire
  • Maude Anne
  • Maude Violet

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Maude

Harriet Cecily Edmund Rupert Agnes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Maude more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maude at #3689 in the United States.

What do James and Maude mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Maude means "mighty in battle" (Germanic origin).

Are James and Maude boy or girl names?

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

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