James vs Marshall

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

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Marshall

Boy #392 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"keeper of horses, horse servant"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#392
Total SSA Count
830
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mars, Marsh

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Marshall Rank #392

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #392 for Marshall.

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

Marshall ___

  • Marshall James
  • Marshall Thomas
  • Marshall Lee
  • Marshall Wayne
  • Marshall David
  • Marshall Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Marshall

Lincoln Theodore Harrison Eleanor Harriet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Marshall more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Marshall at #392 in the United States.

What do James and Marshall mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Marshall means "keeper of horses, horse servant" (Old French origin).

Are James and Marshall boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Marshall is primarily a boy name.

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