James vs Janie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #1,540 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan via Latin Johanna)

English American Scottish

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James Rank #5

Janie Rank #1,540

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1540 for Janie.

Is James or Janie more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Janie at #1540 in the United States.

What do James and Janie mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Janie means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan via Latin Johanna) origin).

Are James and Janie boy or girl names?

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