James vs Marco

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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Marco

Boy #387 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Latin American Croatian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#387
Total SSA Count
840
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Marc

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Marco Rank #387

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #387 for Marco.

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

Marco ___

  • Marco Antonio
  • Marco James
  • Marco David
  • Marco Alexander
  • Marco Luis
  • Marco Giovanni

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Marco

Sofia Isabella Lucia Valentina Luca

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Marco more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Marco at #387 in the United States.

What do James and Marco mean?

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

Are James and Marco boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Marco is primarily a boy name.

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