James vs Maui

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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Maui

Boy #5,566 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"demigod of Polynesian mythology"

Origin: Hawaiian/Polynesian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian Maori Pacific Islander Modern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,566
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Maui Rank #5,566

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5566 for Maui.

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

Maui ___

  • Maui James
  • Maui Kai
  • Maui River
  • Maui Liam
  • Maui Alexander
  • Maui Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Maui

Kai Leilani Koa Hana Nalu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Maui more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maui at #5566 in the United States.

What do James and Maui mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Maui means "demigod of Polynesian mythology" (Hawaiian/Polynesian origin).

Are James and Maui boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Maui is primarily a boy name.

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