James vs Marlow

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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Marlow

Girl #1,318 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lake remnants, from the lake land"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,318
Total SSA Count
174
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mar, Marlo, Lo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Marlow Rank #1,318

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1318 for Marlow.

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

Marlow ___

  • Marlow James
  • Marlow Grace
  • Marlow Rose
  • Marlow Jane
  • Marlow Quinn
  • Marlow Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Marlow

Harlow Wren Sloane Beckett Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Marlow more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Marlow at #1318 in the United States.

What do James and Marlow mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Marlow means "lake remnants, from the lake land" (Old English origin).

Are James and Marlow boy or girl names?

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

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