James vs Marly

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
Marly Rank #3,582

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3582 for Marly.

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

Marly ___

  • Marly Grace
  • Marly Rose
  • Marly Jane
  • Marly Claire
  • Marly Anne
  • Marly Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Marly

Harley Finley Riley Bowie Lena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Marly more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Marly at #3582 in the United States.

What do James and Marly mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Marly means "lake clearing" (Old English origin).

Are James and Marly boy or girl names?

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

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