James vs Mazi

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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Mazi

Boy #1,209 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sir, mister, respected one"

Origin: Igbo

Cultural Roots

Nigerian Igbo African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,209
Total SSA Count
167
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mazi Rank #1,209

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1209 for Mazi.

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

Mazi ___

  • Mazi James
  • Mazi Emmanuel
  • Mazi Chukwu
  • Mazi Xavier
  • Mazi Andre
  • Mazi Daniel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mazi

Chidi Amara Nkechi Emeka Adaeze

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mazi more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mazi at #1209 in the United States.

What do James and Mazi mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mazi means "sir, mister, respected one" (Igbo origin).

Are James and Mazi boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mazi is primarily a boy name.

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