James vs Maykel

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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Maykel

Boy #4,410 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God (Cuban variant of Michael)"

Origin: Hebrew via Spanish/Cuban

Cultural Roots

Cuban Latin American Spanish Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,410
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May, Kel

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Maykel Rank #4,410

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4410 for Maykel.

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

Maykel ___

  • Maykel Angel
  • Maykel Antonio
  • Maykel Alejandro
  • Maykel Luis
  • Maykel Carlos
  • Maykel José

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Maykel

Yasmani Yosvany Yunier Daylin Yansel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Maykel more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maykel at #4410 in the United States.

What do James and Maykel mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Maykel means "who is like God (Cuban variant of Michael)" (Hebrew via Spanish/Cuban origin).

Are James and Maykel boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Maykel is primarily a boy name.

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