James vs Marion

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

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Marion

Girl #1,863 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved"

Origin: Hebrew via French

Cultural Roots

French English American Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,863
Total SSA Count
107
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mari, Mari, Rion

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Marion Rank #1,863

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1863 for Marion.

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

Marion ___

  • Marion Claire
  • Marion Louise
  • Marion Grace
  • Marion Rose
  • Marion Elise
  • Marion Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Marion

Julian Clement Genevieve Sylvie Pascal

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Marion more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Marion at #1863 in the United States.

What do James and Marion mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Marion means "beloved" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are James and Marion boy or girl names?

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

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