James vs Mardarius

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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Mardarius

Boy #15,293 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #15,293
Total SSA Count: 7
Nicknames: Mar, Mard, Mardy

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5

Mardarius Rank #15,293

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #15293 for Mardarius.

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

Mardarius ___

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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 Mardarius more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mardarius at #15293 in the United States.

What do James and Mardarius mean?

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

Are James and Mardarius boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mardarius is primarily a boy name.

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