James vs Marko

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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Marko

Boy #1,863 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"consecrated to Mars"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Croatian Serbian Finnish Slovenian Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,863
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mark

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Marko Rank #1,863

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1863 for Marko.

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

Marko ___

  • Marko Ivan
  • Marko Luca
  • Marko Nikola
  • Marko Stefan
  • Marko James
  • Marko Anton

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Marko

Luka Nikola Ana Iva Stefan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Marko more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Marko at #1863 in the United States.

What do James and Marko mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Marko means "consecrated to Mars" (Latin origin).

Are James and Marko boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Marko is primarily a boy name.

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