James vs Marcuse

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
Marcuse Rank #34,967

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #34967 for Marcuse.

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

Marcuse ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Marcuse

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Marcuse more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Marcuse at #34967 in the United States.

What do James and Marcuse mean?

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

Are James and Marcuse boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Marcuse is primarily a boy name.

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