James vs Marcy

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
Marcy Rank #3,755

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3755 for Marcy.

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

Marcy ___

  • Marcy Ann
  • Marcy Lynn
  • Marcy Jo
  • Marcy Beth
  • Marcy Kay
  • Marcy Sue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Marcy

Nancy Tracy Stacy Larry Gary

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Marcy more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Marcy at #3755 in the United States.

What do James and Marcy mean?

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

Are James and Marcy boy or girl names?

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

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