James vs Margues

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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Margues

Boy #11,120 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lord of the marches, borderlands nobleman"

Origin: Old French/Germanic

Cultural Roots

American African American French Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#11,120
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Marc, Marq

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Margues Rank #11,120

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #11120 for Margues.

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

Margues ___

  • Margues Anthony
  • Margues James
  • Margues Andre
  • Margues Xavier
  • Margues Emmanuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Margues

Darius Xavier Jasmine Destiny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Margues more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Margues at #11120 in the United States.

What do James and Margues mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Margues means "lord of the marches, borderlands nobleman" (Old French/Germanic origin).

Are James and Margues boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Margues is primarily a boy name.

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