James vs Marlee

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
Marlee Rank #509

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #509 for Marlee.

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

Marlee ___

  • Marlee Grace
  • Marlee Rose
  • Marlee Jane
  • Marlee Ann
  • Marlee Faith
  • Marlee Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Marlee

Brody Grayson Jaxon Paisley Kinsley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Marlee more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Marlee at #509 in the United States.

What do James and Marlee mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Marlee means "pleasant meadow" (Old English origin).

Are James and Marlee boy or girl names?

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

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