James vs Jackson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Biblical

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Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

English American Australian

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James Rank #5

Jackson Rank #35

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

Is James or Jackson more popular?

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

What do James and Jackson mean?

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

Are James and Jackson boy or girl names?

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