James vs Marcelino

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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Marcelino

Boy #1,644 Most Popular 5 Syllables

Meaning

"little warrior; little of Mars"

Origin: Latin Marcellus diminutive

Cultural Roots

Spanish Mexican Latino Italian Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,644
Total SSA Count
103
Syllables
5
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Marce, Lino, Celo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Marcelino Rank #1,644

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1644 for Marcelino.

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

Marcelino ___

  • Marcelino Jose
  • Marcelino Antonio
  • Marcelino Miguel
  • Marcelino Jesus
  • Marcelino Angel
  • Marcelino Ramon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Marcelino

Celestino Rosario Esperanza Rodrigo Feliciano

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Marcelino more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Marcelino at #1644 in the United States.

What do James and Marcelino mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Marcelino means "little warrior; little of Mars" (Latin Marcellus diminutive origin).

Are James and Marcelino boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Marcelino is primarily a boy name.

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