Jade vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jade

Boy #2,444 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"precious green stone"

Origin: Spanish piedra de ijada

English Spanish Chinese American

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Girl #2,583 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"holder of the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish Scottish

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Jade Rank #2,444

James Rank #2,583

Jade is more popular, ranked #2444 vs #2583 for James.

Is Jade or James more popular?

Jade is more popular, ranked #2444 compared to James at #2583 in the United States.

What do Jade and James mean?

Jade means "precious green stone" (Spanish piedra de ijada origin). James means "holder of the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jade and James boy or girl names?

Jade is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a girl name.