James vs Maximilliano

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
Maximilliano Rank #4,044

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4044 for Maximilliano.

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

Maximilliano ___

  • Maximilliano José
  • Maximilliano Rafael
  • Maximilliano Alejandro
  • Maximilliano Carlos
  • Maximilliano Fernando
  • Maximilliano Antonio

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Maximilliano

Valentina Isabella Sebastian Leonardo Alejandro

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Maximilliano more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maximilliano at #4044 in the United States.

What do James and Maximilliano mean?

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

Are James and Maximilliano boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Maximilliano is primarily a boy name.

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