James vs Maycol

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

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Maycol

Boy #3,527 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God? (rhetorical, meaning none equal to God)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Latin American Spanish Cuban Venezuelan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,527
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May, Col

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Maycol Rank #3,527

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3527 for Maycol.

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

Maycol ___

  • Maycol Alejandro
  • Maycol Jose
  • Maycol Antonio
  • Maycol Luis
  • Maycol Fernando
  • Maycol Eduardo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Maycol

Cristofer Dayron Yosvany Yanelys Dayana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Maycol more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maycol at #3527 in the United States.

What do James and Maycol mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Maycol means "who is like God? (rhetorical, meaning none equal to God)" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Maycol boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Maycol is primarily a boy name.

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