James vs Maurice

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Maurice Rank #932

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #932 for Maurice.

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

Maurice ___

  • Maurice James
  • Maurice Charles
  • Maurice William
  • Maurice Lee
  • Maurice Eugene
  • Maurice Raymond

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Maurice

Bernard Eugene Dorothy Clarence Gloria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Maurice more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maurice at #932 in the United States.

What do James and Maurice mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Maurice means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin).

Are James and Maurice boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Maurice is primarily a boy name.

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