Damarcus vs James

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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Popularity Comparison

Damarcus Rank #4,192
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4192 for Damarcus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Damarcus ___

  • Damarcus James
  • Damarcus Andre
  • Damarcus Lee
  • Damarcus Anthony
  • Damarcus Lamar
  • Damarcus Deon

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Damarcus

Devonte Marcus Deja Imani Kamari

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damarcus or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Damarcus at #4192 in the United States.

What do Damarcus and James mean?

Damarcus means "of Mars, dedicated to the war god" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Damarcus and James boy or girl names?

Damarcus is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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