James vs Jayden

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 #59 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

American English

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James Rank #5

Jayden Rank #59

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #59 for Jayden.

Is James or Jayden more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Jayden at #59 in the United States.

What do James and Jayden mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Jayden means "God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Jayden boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Jayden is primarily a boy name.