James vs Marjorie

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
Marjorie Rank #822

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #822 for Marjorie.

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

Marjorie ___

  • Marjorie Anne
  • Marjorie Louise
  • Marjorie Claire
  • Marjorie Jane
  • Marjorie Rose
  • Marjorie Ellen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Marjorie

Theodore Dorothy Walter Agnes Harold

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Marjorie more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Marjorie at #822 in the United States.

What do James and Marjorie mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Marjorie means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are James and Marjorie boy or girl names?

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

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