James vs Martavious

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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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Martavious Rank #6,384

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6384 for Martavious.

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

Martavious ___

  • Martavious James
  • Martavious Lee
  • Martavious Andre
  • Martavious Marcus
  • Martavious Deon
  • Martavious Tyrell

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Martavious

Deontae Javion Tavion Keshawn Marquise

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Martavious more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Martavious at #6384 in the United States.

What do James and Martavious mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Martavious means "invented; possibly eighth (via Octavius)" (African American/Latin origin).

Are James and Martavious boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Martavious is primarily a boy name.

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