James vs Marty

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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Marty

Boy #2,623 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin Martinus

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,623
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mart

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Marty Rank #2,623

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2623 for Marty.

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

Marty ___

  • Marty James
  • Marty Lee
  • Marty Ray
  • Marty Gene
  • Marty Dale
  • Marty Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Marty

Tommy Bobby Richie Suzy Donna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Marty more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Marty at #2623 in the United States.

What do James and Marty mean?

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

Are James and Marty boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Marty is primarily a boy name.

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