James vs Marcie

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Marcie Rank #3,122

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3122 for Marcie.

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

Marcie ___

  • Marcie Lynn
  • Marcie Jane
  • Marcie Anne
  • Marcie Lee
  • Marcie Kay
  • Marcie Rae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Marcie

Wendy Sandy Linda Bobby Ricky

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Marcie more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Marcie at #3122 in the United States.

What do James and Marcie mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Marcie means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are James and Marcie boy or girl names?

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

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