James vs Marsai

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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Marsai

Girl #5,354 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin via French

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,354
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mars, Sai

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Marsai Rank #5,354

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5354 for Marsai.

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

Marsai ___

  • Marsai Grace
  • Marsai Belle
  • Marsai Rose
  • Marsai Nia
  • Marsai Joy
  • Marsai Soleil

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Marsai

Zuri Amara Kai Nia Imani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Marsai more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Marsai at #5354 in the United States.

What do James and Marsai mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Marsai means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin via French origin).

Are James and Marsai boy or girl names?

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

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