James vs Maura

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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Maura

Girl #1,804 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark, dark-complexioned"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Irish Italian English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,804
Total SSA Count
111
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mo, Moe

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Maura Rank #1,804

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1804 for Maura.

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

Maura ___

  • Maura Ann
  • Maura Elizabeth
  • Maura Jane
  • Maura Claire
  • Maura Rose
  • Maura Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Maura

Patrick Declan Brigid Cormac Sienna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Maura more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maura at #1804 in the United States.

What do James and Maura mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Maura means "dark, dark-complexioned" (Latin origin).

Are James and Maura boy or girl names?

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

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