James vs Mazen

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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Mazen

Boy #2,230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"abundance, generous provider"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Middle Eastern Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,230
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maz

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mazen Rank #2,230

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2230 for Mazen.

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

Mazen ___

  • Mazen Ali
  • Mazen Omar
  • Mazen Kareem
  • Mazen Ziad
  • Mazen Samir
  • Mazen Faris

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mazen

Yassin Layla Nadia Tariq Rania

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mazen more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mazen at #2230 in the United States.

What do James and Mazen mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mazen means "abundance, generous provider" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Mazen boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mazen is primarily a boy name.

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