Jackson vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jackson

Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jackson Rank #35

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #35 for Jackson.

Is Jackson or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jackson at #35 in the United States.

What do Jackson and James mean?

Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jackson and James boy or girl names?

Jackson is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.