James vs Maxxwell

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
Maxxwell Rank #22,014

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #22014 for Maxxwell.

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

Maxxwell ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Maxxwell

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Maxxwell more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maxxwell at #22014 in the United States.

What do James and Maxxwell mean?

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

Are James and Maxxwell boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Maxxwell is primarily a boy name.

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