James vs Marci

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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Marci

Girl #4,824 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, dedicated to Mars"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Hungarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,824
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Marci Rank #4,824

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4824 for Marci.

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

Marci ___

  • Marci Lynn
  • Marci Ann
  • Marci Jo
  • Marci Grace
  • Marci Elizabeth
  • Marci Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Marci

Traci Staci Sheri Cindi Darci

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Marci more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Marci at #4824 in the United States.

What do James and Marci mean?

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

Are James and Marci boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Marci is primarily a girl name.

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