James vs Marisela

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

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Marisela

Girl #4,323 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved of God, of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew/Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Mexican Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,323
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mari, Sela, Mary

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Marisela Rank #4,323

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4323 for Marisela.

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

Marisela ___

  • Marisela Elena
  • Marisela Isabel
  • Marisela Guadalupe
  • Marisela Luz
  • Marisela Carmen
  • Marisela Rosa

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Marisela

Graciela Consuela Rosario Alejandro Miguel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Marisela more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Marisela at #4323 in the United States.

What do James and Marisela mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Marisela means "beloved of God, of the sea" (Hebrew/Latin origin).

Are James and Marisela boy or girl names?

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

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