James vs Mazion

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

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Mazion

Boy #6,033 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift, blessing (invented, Zion root)"

Origin: American blend

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,033
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Maz, Maze

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mazion Rank #6,033

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6033 for Mazion.

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

Mazion ___

  • Mazion James
  • Mazion Lee
  • Mazion Anthony
  • Mazion Xavier
  • Mazion Damon
  • Mazion Isaiah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mazion

Jaxton Kaiden Zaire Braxton Amara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mazion more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mazion at #6033 in the United States.

What do James and Mazion mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mazion means "gift, blessing (invented, Zion root)" (American blend origin).

Are James and Mazion boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mazion is primarily a boy name.

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