Jamarcus 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

Jamarcus Rank #3,196
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3196 for Jamarcus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jamarcus ___

  • Jamarcus Deon
  • Jamarcus Lamar
  • Jamarcus Emmanuel
  • Jamarcus Isaiah
  • Jamarcus Rashad
  • Jamarcus Xavier

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 Jamarcus

Demarcus Latasha Aaliyah Keyshawn Tamara

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jamarcus or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jamarcus at #3196 in the United States.

What do Jamarcus and James mean?

Jamarcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin Marcus origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jamarcus and James boy or girl names?

Jamarcus is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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