James vs Marisol

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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Marisol

Girl #739 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sea and sun"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Mexican Latin American Puerto Rican

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#739
Total SSA Count
380
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mari, Sol, Sola

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Marisol Rank #739

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #739 for Marisol.

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

Marisol ___

  • Marisol Elena
  • Marisol Isabel
  • Marisol Grace
  • Marisol Renee
  • Marisol Luz
  • Marisol Carmen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Marisol

Lucia Paloma Rafael Diego Valentina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Marisol more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Marisol at #739 in the United States.

What do James and Marisol mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Marisol means "sea and sun" (Spanish origin).

Are James and Marisol boy or girl names?

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

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