James vs Marshal

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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Marshal

Boy #3,292 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"horse keeper, stable master"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,292
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mars, Marsh

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Marshal Rank #3,292

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3292 for Marshal.

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

Marshal ___

  • Marshal James
  • Marshal Lee
  • Marshal Wayne
  • Marshal Cole
  • Marshal Dean
  • Marshal Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Marshal

Hunter Tyler Colt Savannah Harper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Marshal more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Marshal at #3292 in the United States.

What do James and Marshal mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Marshal means "horse keeper, stable master" (Old French origin).

Are James and Marshal boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Marshal is primarily a boy name.

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