James vs Marta

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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Marta

Girl #2,128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mistress, lady, the lady of the house"

Origin: Aramaic marta

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Polish Swedish Brazilian Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,128
Total SSA Count
90
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Marti, Tita

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Marta Rank #2,128

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2128 for Marta.

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

Marta ___

  • Marta Elena
  • Marta Isabel
  • Marta Sofia
  • Marta Lucia
  • Marta Rosa
  • Marta Teresa

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Marta

Elena Sofia Miguel Pablo Lucia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Marta more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Marta at #2128 in the United States.

What do James and Marta mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Marta means "mistress, lady, the lady of the house" (Aramaic marta origin).

Are James and Marta boy or girl names?

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

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