James vs Margie

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
Margie Rank #6,598

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6598 for Margie.

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

Margie ___

  • Margie Anne
  • Margie Lou
  • Margie June
  • Margie Beth
  • Margie Claire
  • Margie Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Margie

Richie Donna Bobby Carla Frankie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Margie more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Margie at #6598 in the United States.

What do James and Margie mean?

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

Are James and Margie boy or girl names?

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

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