James vs Mavric

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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Mavric

Boy #4,982 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"independent, nonconformist"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,982
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mav

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mavric Rank #4,982

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4982 for Mavric.

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

Mavric ___

  • Mavric James
  • Mavric Lee
  • Mavric Cole
  • Mavric Dean
  • Mavric Lane
  • Mavric Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mavric

Axel Blaze Ryker Nova Ember

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mavric more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mavric at #4982 in the United States.

What do James and Mavric mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mavric means "independent, nonconformist" (American English origin).

Are James and Mavric boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mavric is primarily a boy name.

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