James vs Maynor

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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Maynor

Boy #3,033 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, brave, hardy"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Latin American Central American Hispanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,033
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May, Mayn

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Maynor Rank #3,033

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3033 for Maynor.

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

Maynor ___

  • Maynor Antonio
  • Maynor Eduardo
  • Maynor Jose
  • Maynor Rafael
  • Maynor Luis
  • Maynor Alejandro

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Maynor

Diego Sofia Carlos Isabella Ricardo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Maynor more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maynor at #3033 in the United States.

What do James and Maynor mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Maynor means "strong, brave, hardy" (Germanic origin).

Are James and Maynor boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Maynor is primarily a boy name.

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