James vs Marius

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
Marius Rank #2,422

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2422 for Marius.

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

Marius ___

  • Marius Alexandre
  • Marius Stefan
  • Marius Jean
  • Marius Felix
  • Marius Emile
  • Marius Lucian

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Marius

Cécile Cosette Felix Adrian Valeria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Marius more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Marius at #2422 in the United States.

What do James and Marius mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Marius means "male, virile" (Latin origin).

Are James and Marius boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Marius is primarily a boy name.

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