James vs Mavrik

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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Mavrik

Boy #2,712 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"independent one, unbranded steer, nonconformist"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,712
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mav

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mavrik Rank #2,712

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2712 for Mavrik.

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

Mavrik ___

  • Mavrik James
  • Mavrik Lee
  • Mavrik Cole
  • Mavrik Scott
  • Mavrik Dean
  • Mavrik Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mavrik

Ryder Jaxon Easton Harlow Briar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mavrik more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mavrik at #2712 in the United States.

What do James and Mavrik mean?

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

Are James and Mavrik boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mavrik is primarily a boy name.

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