James vs Maysen

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
Maysen Rank #2,869

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2869 for Maysen.

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

Maysen ___

  • Maysen Grace
  • Maysen Rose
  • Maysen Claire
  • Maysen Lee
  • Maysen Jade
  • Maysen Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Maysen

Hadley Greyson Brixton Parker Emery

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Maysen more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maysen at #2869 in the United States.

What do James and Maysen mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Maysen means "stone worker" (Old French origin).

Are James and Maysen boy or girl names?

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

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