James vs Marques

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

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Marques

Boy #3,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lord of the marches, border lord"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

French Portuguese Spanish American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,656
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Marc, Mark, Marq

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Marques Rank #3,656

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3656 for Marques.

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

Marques ___

  • Marques Antoine
  • Marques Andre
  • Marques Alexander
  • Marques Lee
  • Marques James
  • Marques David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Marques

Darius Zaire Imani Aaliyah Marcus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Marques more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Marques at #3656 in the United States.

What do James and Marques mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Marques means "lord of the marches, border lord" (Old French origin).

Are James and Marques boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Marques is primarily a boy name.

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