James vs Maulin

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

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Maulin

Boy #30,505 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crowned; one who wears a crown or garland"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Gujarati Sanskrit

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#30,505
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Maul, Mali

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Maulin Rank #30,505

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #30505 for Maulin.

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

Maulin ___

  • Maulin Kumar
  • Maulin Patel
  • Maulin Raj
  • Maulin Dev

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Maulin

Arjun Priya Anita Rajan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Maulin more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maulin at #30505 in the United States.

What do James and Maulin mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Maulin means "crowned; one who wears a crown or garland" (Sanskrit origin).

Are James and Maulin boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Maulin is primarily a boy name.

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