Jacques vs Jamie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jacques

Boy #2,375 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who takes the heel"

Origin: Hebrew via French

Cultural Roots

French Belgian Canadian Swiss

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,375
Total SSA Count: 59
Syllables: 1
Formality: Formal

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Jacques Rank #2,375

Jamie Rank #717

Jamie is more popular, ranked #717 vs #2375 for Jacques.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jacques or Jamie more popular?

Jamie is more popular, ranked #717 compared to Jacques at #2375 in the United States.

What do Jacques and Jamie mean?

Jacques means "supplanter, one who takes the heel" (Hebrew via French origin). Jamie means "supplanter, one who follows" (Hebrew Yaakov via James origin).

Are Jacques and Jamie boy or girl names?

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

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