James vs Marcia

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

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Marcia

Girl #4,194 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, belonging to the war god"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Italian Spanish Portuguese Roman

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,194
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Marci, Marcie, Mars

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Marcia Rank #4,194

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4194 for Marcia.

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

Marcia ___

  • Marcia Ann
  • Marcia Lynn
  • Marcia Elizabeth
  • Marcia Grace
  • Marcia Lee
  • Marcia Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Marcia

Linda Donna Paula Gary Dennis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Marcia more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Marcia at #4194 in the United States.

What do James and Marcia mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Marcia means "of Mars, belonging to the war god" (Latin origin).

Are James and Marcia boy or girl names?

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

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