James vs Mavryk

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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Mavryk

Boy #5,454 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"independent; nonconformist; unbranded"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,454
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mav, Rik

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mavryk Rank #5,454

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5454 for Mavryk.

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

Mavryk ___

  • Mavryk James
  • Mavryk Lee
  • Mavryk Cole
  • Mavryk Blake
  • Mavryk Reed
  • Mavryk Chase

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mavryk

Ranger Knox Wilder Jett Remy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mavryk more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mavryk at #5454 in the United States.

What do James and Mavryk mean?

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

Are James and Mavryk boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mavryk is primarily a boy name.

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