James vs Maxton

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
Maxton Rank #1,275

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1275 for Maxton.

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

Maxton ___

  • Maxton James
  • Maxton Lee
  • Maxton Cole
  • Maxton Reid
  • Maxton Blake
  • Maxton Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Maxton

Paxton Daxton Braxton Sloane Harper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Maxton more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maxton at #1275 in the United States.

What do James and Maxton mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Maxton means "Macks settlement" (Old English origin).

Are James and Maxton boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Maxton is primarily a boy name.

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