James vs Martinez

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
Martinez Rank #39,144

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #39144 for Martinez.

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

Martinez ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Martinez

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Martinez more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Martinez at #39144 in the United States.

What do James and Martinez mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Martinez boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Martinez is primarily a boy name.

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