James vs Markeil

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
Markeil Rank #19,380

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #19380 for Markeil.

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

Markeil ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Markeil

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Markeil more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Markeil at #19380 in the United States.

What do James and Markeil mean?

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

Are James and Markeil boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Markeil is primarily a boy name.

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