James vs Maxine

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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Maxine

Girl #521 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#521
Total SSA Count
591
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Max, Maxi, Maxie

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Maxine Rank #521

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #521 for Maxine.

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

Maxine ___

  • Maxine Rose
  • Maxine Jane
  • Maxine Claire
  • Maxine Louise
  • Maxine Marie
  • Maxine Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Maxine

Josephine Vivienne Genevieve Theodore Augustus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Maxine more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maxine at #521 in the United States.

What do James and Maxine mean?

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

Are James and Maxine boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Maxine is primarily a girl name.

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