James vs Mavrick

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
Mavrick Rank #1,892

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1892 for Mavrick.

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

Mavrick ___

  • Mavrick James
  • Mavrick Lee
  • Mavrick Cole
  • Mavrick Grant
  • Mavrick Reid
  • Mavrick Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mavrick

Ryder Knox Harlow Ember Jaxon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mavrick more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mavrick at #1892 in the United States.

What do James and Mavrick mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mavrick means "nonconformist, free spirit" (American English origin).

Are James and Mavrick boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mavrick is primarily a boy name.

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