James vs Maxx

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
Maxx Rank #1,717

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1717 for Maxx.

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

Maxx ___

  • Maxx James
  • Maxx Cole
  • Maxx Riley
  • Maxx Hunter
  • Maxx Dean
  • Maxx Lane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Maxx

Jax Rex Finn Ace Lexi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Maxx more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maxx at #1717 in the United States.

What do James and Maxx mean?

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

Are James and Maxx boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Maxx is primarily a boy name.

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