James vs Marcius

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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Bryson Christopher Antonio Elliott

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Marcius

Boy #16,776 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #16,776
Total SSA Count: 6
Nicknames: Mar, Marc, Marcy

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Dena Amish Alok Hewey

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5

Marcius Rank #16,776

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #16776 for Marcius.

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

Marcius ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Marcius more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Marcius at #16776 in the United States.

What do James and Marcius mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Marcius boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Marcius is primarily a boy name.

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