James vs Mayson

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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Mayson

Boy #1,331 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"stone worker"

Origin: Old French via English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,331
Total SSA Count
144
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May, Mase

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mayson Rank #1,331

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1331 for Mayson.

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

Mayson ___

  • Mayson Lee
  • Mayson James
  • Mayson Cole
  • Mayson Reid
  • Mayson Blake
  • Mayson Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mayson

Jackson Grayson Hudson Emerson Riley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mayson more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mayson at #1331 in the United States.

What do James and Mayson mean?

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

Are James and Mayson boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mayson is primarily a boy name.

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