James vs Maximillian

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
Maximillian Rank #2,158

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2158 for Maximillian.

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

Maximillian ___

  • Maximillian James
  • Maximillian Henry
  • Maximillian George
  • Maximillian Arthur
  • Maximillian William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Maximillian

Arabella Leopold Cordelia Theodore Isadora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Maximillian more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maximillian at #2158 in the United States.

What do James and Maximillian mean?

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

Are James and Maximillian boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Maximillian is primarily a boy name.

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