James vs Markquis

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
Markquis Rank #37,032

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #37032 for Markquis.

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

Markquis ___

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 Markquis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Markquis more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Markquis at #37032 in the United States.

What do James and Markquis mean?

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

Are James and Markquis boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Markquis is primarily a boy name.

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