James vs Mar

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mar Rank #2,971

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2971 for Mar.

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

Mar ___

  • Mar Luna
  • Mar Soleil
  • Mar Isabel
  • Mar Elena
  • Mar Sofia
  • Mar Victoria

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mar

Sol Lua Kai Rio Alba

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mar more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mar at #2971 in the United States.

What do James and Mar mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mar means "sea" (Latin origin).

Are James and Mar boy or girl names?

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

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