James vs Mariano

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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Mariano

Boy #1,150 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"of the gens Maria, manly"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Argentine Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,150
Total SSA Count
182
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mario, Mari, Nano

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mariano Rank #1,150

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1150 for Mariano.

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

Mariano ___

  • Mariano José
  • Mariano Antonio
  • Mariano Luis
  • Mariano Carlos
  • Mariano Rafael
  • Mariano Sebastián

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mariano

Luciana Valentina Santiago Emilio Catalina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mariano more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mariano at #1150 in the United States.

What do James and Mariano mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mariano means "of the gens Maria, manly" (Latin origin).

Are James and Mariano boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mariano is primarily a boy name.

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