James vs Marcellus

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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Marcellus

Boy #951 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"little warrior, young Mars"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English French Italian Roman German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#951
Total SSA Count
240
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Marc, Marcel, Marce

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Marcellus Rank #951

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #951 for Marcellus.

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

Marcellus ___

  • Marcellus James
  • Marcellus Edward
  • Marcellus William
  • Marcellus Thomas
  • Marcellus Henry
  • Marcellus Oliver

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Marcellus

Octavia Cordelia Maximus Aurelius Cressida

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Marcellus more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Marcellus at #951 in the United States.

What do James and Marcellus mean?

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

Are James and Marcellus boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Marcellus is primarily a boy name.

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