James vs Marin

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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Marin

Girl #1,903 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea, marine"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Croatian French American Slovenian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,903
Total SSA Count
105
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mari

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Marin Rank #1,903

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1903 for Marin.

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

Marin ___

  • Marin Grace
  • Marin Claire
  • Marin Rose
  • Marin Jade
  • Marin Elise
  • Marin Soleil

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Marin

River Coral Finn Pearl Bay

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Marin more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Marin at #1903 in the United States.

What do James and Marin mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Marin means "of the sea, marine" (Latin origin).

Are James and Marin boy or girl names?

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

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