James vs Marquis

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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Marquis

Boy #1,472 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lord of the marches, borderlord"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

African American American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,472
Total SSA Count
123
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mark, Marc, Que

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Marquis Rank #1,472

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1472 for Marquis.

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

Marquis ___

  • Marquis Antonio
  • Marquis James
  • Marquis William
  • Marquis Deshawn
  • Marquis André

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Marquis

Demarco Deshawn Destinee Jasmine Jaquan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Marquis more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Marquis at #1472 in the United States.

What do James and Marquis mean?

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

Are James and Marquis boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Marquis is primarily a boy name.

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