James vs Mavi

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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Mavi

Girl #4,301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blue"

Origin: Turkish (from Arabic samawi)

Cultural Roots

Turkish Catalan Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,301
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mav

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mavi Rank #4,301

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4301 for Mavi.

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

Mavi ___

  • Mavi Rose
  • Mavi Grace
  • Mavi Jade
  • Mavi Skye
  • Mavi Pearl
  • Mavi Wren

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mavi

Azul Indigo Sage Fern Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mavi more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mavi at #4301 in the United States.

What do James and Mavi mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mavi means "blue" (Turkish (from Arabic samawi) origin).

Are James and Mavi boy or girl names?

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

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