James vs Maximillion

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
Maximillion Rank #5,227

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5227 for Maximillion.

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

Maximillion ___

  • Maximillion James
  • Maximillion John
  • Maximillion Thomas
  • Maximillion Edward
  • Maximillion Henry
  • Maximillion George

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Maximillion

Sebastian Theodore Cornelius Beatrice Arabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Maximillion more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maximillion at #5227 in the United States.

What do James and Maximillion mean?

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

Are James and Maximillion boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Maximillion is primarily a boy name.

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