James vs Maxime

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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Maxime

Boy #4,073 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the greatest, most excellent"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French Belgian Swiss Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,073
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Max

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Maxime Rank #4,073

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4073 for Maxime.

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

Maxime ___

  • Maxime Louis
  • Maxime Henri
  • Maxime Antoine
  • Maxime Pierre
  • Maxime Gabriel
  • Maxime Victor

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Maxime

Elodie Baptiste Chloe Lucas Camille

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Maxime more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maxime at #4073 in the United States.

What do James and Maxime mean?

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

Are James and Maxime boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Maxime is primarily a boy name.

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