James vs Martha

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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Martha

Girl #667 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mistress, lady of the house"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#667
Total SSA Count
431
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mart, Marty, Mattie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Martha Rank #667

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #667 for Martha.

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

Martha ___

  • Martha Jane
  • Martha Elizabeth
  • Martha Ann
  • Martha Grace
  • Martha Louise
  • Martha Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Martha

Ruth Helen Dorothy Henry George

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Martha more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Martha at #667 in the United States.

What do James and Martha mean?

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

Are James and Martha boy or girl names?

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

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