James vs Marcelo

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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Marcelo

Boy #445 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, dedicated to Mars"

Origin: Latin (Marcus/Mars)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#445
Total SSA Count
709
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Marc, Marco, Marce

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Marcelo Rank #445

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #445 for Marcelo.

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

Marcelo ___

  • Marcelo Antonio
  • Marcelo Luis
  • Marcelo Alejandro
  • Marcelo David
  • Marcelo Emilio
  • Marcelo Gabriel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Marcelo

Valentina Isabella Sebastián Mateo Lucia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Marcelo more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Marcelo at #445 in the United States.

What do James and Marcelo mean?

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

Are James and Marcelo boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Marcelo is primarily a boy name.

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