James vs Maximos

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
Maximos Rank #6,310

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6310 for Maximos.

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

Maximos ___

  • Maximos Alexander
  • Maximos James
  • Maximos Theodore
  • Maximos Nikolaos
  • Maximos Elias
  • Maximos Peter

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Maximos

Nikolaos Demetrios Konstantinos Sophia Eleni

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Maximos more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maximos at #6310 in the United States.

What do James and Maximos mean?

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

Are James and Maximos boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Maximos is primarily a boy name.

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