James vs Marina

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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Marina

Girl #639 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea, maritime"

Origin: Latin (marinus)

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Russian Portuguese English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#639
Total SSA Count
461
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mari, Rina, Mara

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Marina Rank #639

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #639 for Marina.

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

Marina ___

  • Marina Grace
  • Marina Lucia
  • Marina Rose
  • Marina Elena
  • Marina Celeste
  • Marina Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Marina

Lucia Sofia Marco Rafael Catalina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Marina more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Marina at #639 in the United States.

What do James and Marina mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Marina means "of the sea, maritime" (Latin (marinus) origin).

Are James and Marina boy or girl names?

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

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