James vs Marisa

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Marisa Rank #3,902

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3902 for Marisa.

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

Marisa ___

  • Marisa Grace
  • Marisa Joy
  • Marisa Anne
  • Marisa Lynn
  • Marisa Claire
  • Marisa Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Marisa

Lucia Isabella Marco Gianna Elena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Marisa more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Marisa at #3902 in the United States.

What do James and Marisa mean?

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

Are James and Marisa boy or girl names?

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

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