James vs Marquee

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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Marquee

Girl #20,936 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#20,936
Total SSA Count
7
Nicknames
Mar, Marq, Marqy

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Marquee Rank #20,936

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #20936 for Marquee.

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

Marquee ___

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 Marquee

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Marquee more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Marquee at #20936 in the United States.

What do James and Marquee mean?

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

Are James and Marquee boy or girl names?

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

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