James vs Marz

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
Marz Rank #3,944

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3944 for Marz.

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

Marz ___

  • Marz James
  • Marz Cole
  • Marz Xavier
  • Marz Orion
  • Marz Knight

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Marz

Nova Zara Orion Atlas Luna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Marz more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Marz at #3944 in the United States.

What do James and Marz mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Marz means "of Mars, god of war" (Latin origin).

Are James and Marz boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Marz is primarily a boy name.

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