James vs Martina

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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Martina

Girl #1,162 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian German Czech

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,162
Total SSA Count
206
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Marti, Tina

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Martina Rank #1,162

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1162 for Martina.

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

Martina ___

  • Martina Rose
  • Martina Grace
  • Martina Elena
  • Martina Luz
  • Martina Isabel
  • Martina Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Martina

Sofia Lucia Marco Sebastian Isabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Martina more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Martina at #1162 in the United States.

What do James and Martina mean?

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

Are James and Martina boy or girl names?

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

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