James vs Marid

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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Marid

Boy #27,954 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rebellious one; powerful spirit"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Middle Eastern Islamic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#27,954
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Marid Rank #27,954

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #27954 for Marid.

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

Marid ___

  • Marid Hassan
  • Marid Ibrahim
  • Marid Yusuf
  • Marid Omar
  • Marid Khalid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Marid

Tariq Zahra Yasmine Rashid Leila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Marid more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Marid at #27954 in the United States.

What do James and Marid mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Marid means "rebellious one; powerful spirit" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Marid boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Marid is primarily a boy name.

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