James vs Martez

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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Martez

Boy #3,649 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Latino African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,649
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mar, Tez

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Martez Rank #3,649

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3649 for Martez.

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

Martez ___

  • Martez Antonio
  • Martez Darius
  • Martez James
  • Martez Emmanuel
  • Martez Leon
  • Martez Xavier

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Martez

Cortez Darius Tariq Jayla Tiara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Martez more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Martez at #3649 in the United States.

What do James and Martez mean?

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

Are James and Martez boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Martez is primarily a boy name.

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