James vs Mavery

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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Mavery

Girl #2,599 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"independent, one of a kind (Maverick root)"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,599
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mav, Mavie, Avery

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mavery Rank #2,599

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2599 for Mavery.

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

Mavery ___

  • Mavery Grace
  • Mavery Rose
  • Mavery Jane
  • Mavery Lee
  • Mavery Quinn
  • Mavery Skye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mavery

Avery Waverly Ryder Harlow Jagger

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mavery more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mavery at #2599 in the United States.

What do James and Mavery mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mavery means "independent, one of a kind (Maverick root)" (American English origin).

Are James and Mavery boy or girl names?

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

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