Boy

James

JAYMZ

Top 10 → Stable

✦ Meaning

“Hebrew origin meaning 'supplanter,' referring to Jacob's biblical role of replacing his brother. James became the English form popularized by kings and saints.”

Popularity Over Time

James US popularity rank over timeRank 19 in 1999 to rank 1 in 1940. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#1#10#191900192019401960198020002024

Currently ranked #5 in the United States.

Origin

Hebrew

Syllables

1

Nicknames

JimJimmyJamie

Style

ClassicStrongTimelessBold

Famous Bearers

  • James Bond (fictional)
  • James Dean (actor)
  • James Joyce (author)

Collections

Works Everywhere → Short & Strong →

Similar Names

Jacob

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Jonathan

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Jeremy

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Jackson

Old English Top 50

Sibling Name Ideas

Catherine

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Universal across English-speaking and European cultures

People Also Ask

Hebrew origin meaning 'supplanter,' referring to Jacob's biblical role of replacing his brother. James became the English form popularized by kings and saints.

James is currently ranked #5 in the United States. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.

Popular nicknames for James include Jim, Jimmy, Jamie.

Names that pair beautifully with James include Catherine.