James vs Marino

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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Marino

Boy #4,735 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea, from the sea"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Croatian Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,735
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mari, Rino

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Marino Rank #4,735

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4735 for Marino.

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

Marino ___

  • Marino Antonio
  • Marino Luis
  • Marino Carlos
  • Marino James
  • Marino Rafael
  • Marino Angelo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Marino

Marco Leonardo Valentina Sofia Adriana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Marino more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Marino at #4735 in the United States.

What do James and Marino mean?

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

Are James and Marino boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Marino is primarily a boy name.

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