James vs Maze

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
Maze Rank #3,190

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3190 for Maze.

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

Maze ___

  • Maze River
  • Maze Stone
  • Maze Cole
  • Maze Gray
  • Maze Finn
  • Maze Elias

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Maze

Blaze Onyx River Lyric Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Maze more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maze at #3190 in the United States.

What do James and Maze mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Maze means "to bewilder, confuse" (Middle English origin).

Are James and Maze boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Maze is primarily a boy name.

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