James vs Mayan

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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Mayan

Girl #5,149 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spring of water, fountain"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,149
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May, Maya

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mayan Rank #5,149

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5149 for Mayan.

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

Mayan ___

  • Mayan Rose
  • Mayan Grace
  • Mayan Jade
  • Mayan Elise
  • Mayan Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mayan

Noa Tal Lior Yael Eitan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mayan more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mayan at #5149 in the United States.

What do James and Mayan mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mayan means "spring of water, fountain" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Mayan boy or girl names?

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

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