James vs Maxen

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
Maxen Rank #5,183

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5183 for Maxen.

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

Maxen ___

  • Maxen James
  • Maxen William
  • Maxen Thomas
  • Maxen Owen
  • Maxen Reid
  • Maxen Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Maxen

Arthur Gawain Isolde Rowena Emrys

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Maxen more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maxen at #5183 in the United States.

What do James and Maxen mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Maxen means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are James and Maxen boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Maxen is primarily a boy name.

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