James vs Mazzy

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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Mazzy

Girl #4,534 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek (via Margaret and Maisie)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,534
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Maz

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mazzy Rank #4,534

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4534 for Mazzy.

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

Mazzy ___

  • Mazzy Grace
  • Mazzy Rose
  • Mazzy Jane
  • Mazzy Belle
  • Mazzy Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mazzy

Daisy Poppy Remy Ziggy Biscuit

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mazzy more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mazzy at #4534 in the United States.

What do James and Mazzy mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mazzy means "pearl" (Greek (via Margaret and Maisie) origin).

Are James and Mazzy boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mazzy is primarily a girl name.

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