James vs Marie

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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Marie

Girl #637 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew (Miryam)

Cultural Roots

French German English Dutch Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#637
Total SSA Count
461
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mari, Rie

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Marie Rank #637

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #637 for Marie.

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

Marie ___

  • Marie Claire
  • Marie Louise
  • Marie Elise
  • Marie Celeste
  • Marie Noelle
  • Marie Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Marie

Pierre Juliette Henri Cecile Emile

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Marie more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Marie at #637 in the United States.

What do James and Marie mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Marie means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew (Miryam) origin).

Are James and Marie boy or girl names?

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

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