James vs Marek

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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Marek

Boy #2,473 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, dedicated to Mars"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Polish Czech Slovak Hungarian Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,473
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Marek Rank #2,473

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2473 for Marek.

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

Marek ___

  • Marek Jan
  • Marek Tomas
  • Marek Stefan
  • Marek Josef
  • Marek Adam
  • Marek Jakub

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Marek

Jakub Tomas Lukas Anna Karolina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Marek more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Marek at #2473 in the United States.

What do James and Marek mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Marek means "of Mars, dedicated to Mars" (Latin origin).

Are James and Marek boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Marek is primarily a boy name.

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