James vs Maximo

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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Maximo

Boy #594 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the greatest, superlative"

Origin: Latin (Maximus)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#594
Total SSA Count
482
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Max, Maxi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Maximo Rank #594

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #594 for Maximo.

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

Maximo ___

  • Maximo Antonio
  • Maximo Rafael
  • Maximo Lorenzo
  • Maximo Carlos
  • Maximo Alejandro
  • Maximo Cruz

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Maximo

Sergio Pablo Valentina Isabella Lorenzo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Maximo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maximo at #594 in the United States.

What do James and Maximo mean?

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

Are James and Maximo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Maximo is primarily a boy name.

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