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Gaines vs Jamie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jamie

Girl #717 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows"

Origin: Hebrew Yaakov via James

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#717
Total SSA Count
391
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gaines Rank #6,557
Jamie Rank #717

Jamie is more popular, ranked #717 vs #6557 for Gaines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gaines or Jamie more popular?

Jamie is more popular, ranked #717 compared to Gaines at #6557 in the United States.

What do Gaines and Jamie mean?

Gaines means "to gain, to win, to cultivate" (Old French origin). Jamie means "supplanter, one who follows" (Hebrew Yaakov via James origin).

Are Gaines and Jamie boy or girl names?

Gaines is primarily a boy name. Jamie is primarily a girl name.

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