James vs Maxie

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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Maxie

Girl #6,131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"greatest, largest (diminutive of Maxine/Maximiliane)"

Origin: Latin via English

Cultural Roots

English American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,131
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Max

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Maxie Rank #6,131

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6131 for Maxie.

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

Maxie ___

  • Maxie Rose
  • Maxie Grace
  • Maxie Jane
  • Maxie Belle
  • Maxie Lee
  • Maxie Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Maxie

Charlie Elsie Frankie Archie Gus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Maxie more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maxie at #6131 in the United States.

What do James and Maxie mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Maxie means "greatest, largest (diminutive of Maxine/Maximiliane)" (Latin via English origin).

Are James and Maxie boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Maxie is primarily a girl name.

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