James vs Maricela

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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Maricela

Girl #3,060 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"drop of the sea, beloved"

Origin: Hebrew via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Mexican Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,060
Total SSA Count
53
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mari, Cela, Marce

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Maricela Rank #3,060

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3060 for Maricela.

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

Maricela ___

  • Maricela Isabel
  • Maricela Lucia
  • Maricela Elena
  • Maricela Sofia
  • Maricela Valentina
  • Maricela Alejandra

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Maricela

Rodrigo Sebastian Valentina Camila Alejandro

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Maricela more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Maricela at #3060 in the United States.

What do James and Maricela mean?

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

Are James and Maricela boy or girl names?

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

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