James vs Mari

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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Mari

Girl #1,510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, drop of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

Japanese Welsh Finnish Spanish Italian Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,510
Total SSA Count
143
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mari Rank #1,510

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1510 for Mari.

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

Mari ___

  • Mari Rose
  • Mari Grace
  • Mari Jean
  • Mari Claire
  • Mari Belle
  • Mari Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mari

Hana Yuki Suki Emi Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mari more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mari at #1510 in the United States.

What do James and Mari mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mari means "beloved, drop of the sea" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are James and Mari boy or girl names?

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

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