James vs Marc

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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Marc

Boy #1,193 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dedicated to Mars"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French Catalan Romanian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,193
Total SSA Count
172
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Marco

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Marc Rank #1,193

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1193 for Marc.

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

Marc ___

  • Marc Anthony
  • Marc James
  • Marc Robert
  • Marc William
  • Marc Thomas
  • Marc Louis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Marc

Paul Luke Jean Claire Sophie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Marc more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Marc at #1193 in the United States.

What do James and Marc mean?

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

Are James and Marc boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Marc is primarily a boy name.

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