James vs Marcell

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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Marcell

Boy #2,694 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little warrior, of Mars"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French German Hungarian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,694
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Marc, Marce, Cello

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Marcell Rank #2,694

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2694 for Marcell.

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

Marcell ___

  • Marcell James
  • Marcell Anthony
  • Marcell David
  • Marcell Thomas
  • Marcell Lee
  • Marcell Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Marcell

Dominique Antoine Isabelle Celeste Renee

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Marcell more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Marcell at #2694 in the United States.

What do James and Marcell mean?

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

Are James and Marcell boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Marcell is primarily a boy name.

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