James vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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James Rank #5

Jacob Rank #41

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #41 for Jacob.

Is James or Jacob more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jacob at #41 in the United States.

What do James and Jacob mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Jacob boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.